1) An Internet Exchange Point (IXP) is where at least 3 networks exchange IP traffic for mutual benefit, located in carrier-neutral data centers to provide lowest latency paths, route around congestion, and provide redundancy. 2) IXP "gravity" refers to the attraction between content, users, and transport networks to competitive IP marketplaces like Frankfurt, home to the world's largest IXP, DE-CIX. 3) The Middle East has potential to become an internet hub due to its large population, common language, economic growth, and position between Europe, Africa and Asia.