In Qatar: no Google Cloud region in United Arab Emirates. Check data-residency rules.
Access note
me-central-1 is an opt-in AWS region: enable it in your account (Account settings → Regions) before creating resources there.
Quick answers
What is the Azure equivalent of AWS me-central-1?
The closest Azure region to AWS me-central-1 (United Arab Emirates) is UAE North (uaenorth) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, about 60 km away. Other Azure regions in United Arab Emirates: uaecentral (Abu Dhabi).
What is the Google Cloud equivalent of AWS me-central-1?
The closest Google Cloud region to AWS me-central-1 (United Arab Emirates) is Doha (me-central1) in Doha, Qatar, about 340 km away. Google Cloud has no region in United Arab Emirates, so check your data-residency requirements.
Where is AWS me-central-1 located?
AWS me-central-1 is the Middle East (UAE) region, located in United Arab Emirates. It's an opt-in region: you must enable it in your AWS account before use.
Distances are approximate, based on each provider's published metro area, and are not a latency measurement. Data last reviewed September 2026.