The new data centres will support the UAE’s digital transformation journey by catering to the rising demand for secure data storage.
Dubai Internet City has announced a deal with Khazna Data Centres to establish two state-of-the-art facilities to further support enterprises of all sizes by enabling the integration of technology across all business functions.
“Dubai Internet City has been a cornerstone of the UAE’s ICT strategy for more than two decades, and this agreement marks the next chapter in our commitment to supporting widespread digital transformation to increase our economic competitiveness globally well into the future. There are direct parallels between Dubai’s increasingly advanced digital infrastructure and its growing economic competitiveness. The announcement of these data centres marks a new milestone for the UAE as it boosts digital adoption,” said Ammar Al Malik, Managing Director, Dubai Internet City.
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Hassan Al Naqbi, CEO, Khazna Data Centres said, “The partnership between Khazna and Dubai Internet City will further support the UAE’s digital ecosystem, with technology businesses such as cloud computing operators are able to achieve the level of connectivity they need to more effectively deliver services to partners, customers, and employees. Our aim is to continue partnering alongside industry leaders and decision-makers, offering a dedicated data centre space that supports long-term growth strategies for businesses across various industries. From organisations and government entities to hyper scalers, we help our customers meet the demands found in today’s competitive and transforming environment through our unique product portfolio and turnkey solutions, supreme energy efficiency, and flexible pricing.”
The two new data centres will be strategically located in Dubai and will feature the unique design of Khazna’s data centre pods allow for the rapid scaling of operations when required,
which offers partners long-term growth benefits, while businesses involved in 5G, smart city projects and cloud computing can also leverage Khazna’s technology.
Khazna Data Centers will operate a total of fourteen data centers combined, creating the UAE’s largest data centre provider.