United Arab Emirates Internet Exchange

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UAE-IX
Full nameUnited Arab Emirates Internet Exchange
AbbreviationUAE-IX
Founded2012
Location United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Websitewww.uae-ix.net
Members46
Peak53.8 Gbit/s
Daily (avg.)31.7 Gbit/s

UAE-IX is a carrier- and data center-neutral internet exchange point (IXP), situated in Dubai (UAE). It interconnects global networks, network operators and content providers in the GCC region. Founded in 2012,[1] UAE-IX is built on a fully redundant switching platform located in two data centers in Dubai, Datamena and Equinix. Initiated by the UAE’s Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (TRA) and fully managed by DE-CIX, UAE-IX delivers a local alternative for regional traffic exchange, localizing Internet content.

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