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AUSTIN, Texas and DUBAI, United Arab Emirates\u2014September 10, 2025\u2014<\/strong>WP Engine<\/a>, a global web enablement company providing premium products and solutions for websites built on WordPress\u00ae1<\/sup>, today announced it has expanded its EMEA presence into the UAE by launching its enterprise-grade platform locally in Dubai. Large-scale enterprise customers and agencies can now choose Microsoft Azure to build and scale WordPress experiences with WP Engine, meeting advanced IT and technology requirements for scaled performance<\/a> and certified security<\/a>. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEntering into the UAE is a pivotal step in expanding our EMEA presence. The UAE is known as a global hub for business and technology, and localizing our platform brings faster, more secure WordPress experiences to enterprises that can\u2019t compromise on performance,\u201d said WP Engine SVP and Managing Director, International, Fabio Torlini. \u201cThis expansion underpins our ongoing commitment to bringing innovation to the region, while helping accelerate growth for the large-scale businesses and agencies within it.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leading brands such as ITP Media Group<\/a>, Dubai Duty Free<\/a>, and Emaar Real Estate<\/a> use WP Engine to fuel their digital transformation efforts, achieve higher performance, better scalability, and lower total cost of ownership (TCO).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFor a content business like ITP Media Group, speed and stability aren\u2019t optional \u2014 they\u2019re essential to audience growth, search performance, and revenue,\u201d said Charlotte Cijffers, chief digital officer at ITP Media Group. \u201cBringing WP Engine\u2019s platform onshore gives our brands a clear performance advantage: faster load times, improved reliability, and a seamless user experience. With 24\/7 monitoring and support, we have the peace of mind to focus on what matters: driving forward our digital evolution.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WP Engine has experienced remarkable growth among enterprise brands and web design and development agencies in the UAE. Big Bite, one of WP Engine\u2019s Strategic Agency Partners<\/a>, is trusted by some of the world\u2019s biggest publishers, including ITP Media Group, to dramatically improve how they create and share digital content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHaving local access to WP Engine\u2019s managed platform was instrumental in our ability to seamlessly migrate ITP Media Group\u2019s existing self-managed setup, and we were easily able to streamline the hosting infrastructure and preserve integrations without interruption,\u201d said Big Bite CTO and Co-Founder Jason Agnew. “More importantly, WP Engine\u2019s enterprise feature set has helped enhance the speed, security, and resilience of ITP Media Group\u2019s site, while keeping them compliant with always-evolving data sovereignty requirements.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, as the UAE and other Gulf countries evolve digital regulations, data sovereignty and compliance are increasingly important. Having a localized WP Engine platform can better keep businesses in compliance with data storage and handling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For over a decade, WP Engine has been at the forefront of WordPress optimization, serving more than 1.5 million sites across 150 countries. WP Engine is well-positioned to help businesses in the Gulf region achieve their digital ambitions with WordPress.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To find where WP Engine\u2019s platform is located globally, click here<\/a>. To learn more about WP Engine\u2019s platform and solutions, visit wpengine.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About WP Engine <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

WP Engine<\/a> empowers companies and agencies of all sizes to build, power, manage, and optimize their WordPress websites and applications with confidence. Serving 1.5 million customers across 150+ countries, the global technology company provides premium, enterprise-grade solutions, tools, and services, including specialized platforms for WordPress, industry-tailored eCommerce<\/a> and agency<\/a> solution suites, and developer-centric tools like Local<\/a>, Advanced Custom Fields<\/a>, and more. WP Engine\u2019s innovative technology and industry-leading expertise are why 8% of the web visits a WP Engine-powered site daily. Learn more at wpengine.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

[1] The WordPress\u00ae trademark is the intellectual property of the WordPress Foundation. WP Engine is not endorsed or owned by, or affiliated with, the WordPress Foundation.<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dana Marruffo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

press@wpengine.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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