Khazna & NVIDIA: New Data Centers in MEA
- Abu Dhabi-based Khazna Data Centres is partnering with Nvidia to construct artificial intelligence factories across the Middle East,Africa,and Europe.
- Nvidia has certified Khazna's next-generation facility designs to ensure compatibility with the Nvidia Blackwell architecture.
- The expansion of data center capacity is crucial to meet the rising demand for AI and machine learning applications.
Khazna Data centres and NVIDIA are joining forces too build cutting-edge AI factories across the Middle East, Africa, and Europe, signaling a major investment in AI infrastructure. This strategic partnership aims to propel the UAE to the forefront of the global AI landscape. These new facilities, designed to support nvidias Blackwell architecture, will significantly boost high-performance computing capabilities, addressing the soaring demand for AI and machine learning applications. Khazna plans substantial expansion, aiming for 1 GW of capacity across multiple countries. This initiative underscores a commitment to fostering innovation and economic growth in the region. Stay informed with News Directory 3 for more updates. Discover what’s next in this groundbreaking AI venture!
Khazna Data Centres,Nvidia Partner on AI Factories in MEA Region
Updated June 15,2025
Abu Dhabi-based Khazna Data Centres is partnering with Nvidia to construct artificial intelligence factories across the Middle East,Africa,and Europe. This move follows the recent declaration of a planned 5 GW UAE-U.S. AI campus in the United Arab emirates.
Nvidia has certified Khazna’s next-generation facility designs to ensure compatibility with the Nvidia Blackwell architecture. Future Khazna infrastructure projects will incorporate Nvidia-ready blueprints as a standard, guaranteeing seamless integration with the latest GPU-accelerated workloads. Khazna, a hyperscale digital infrastructure leader, is majority-owned by G42, with MGX and silver Lake as minority shareholders.
The expansion of data center capacity is crucial to meet the rising demand for AI and machine learning applications. These AI factories will play a significant role in supporting the growing need for high-performance computing infrastructure.
Hassan Alnaqbi, CEO of Khazna Data Centres, said, “The world is entering a new era of AI-driven innovation, and the UAE is uniquely positioned to lead. Our work with NVIDIA represents a bold step forward in delivering high-performance, future-ready infrastructure at an unprecedented scale. It reinforces our support for the UAE’s ambitions to become a global AI leader.”
Khazna intends to design most of its future data halls with capacities reaching 50 MW, developing individual AI clusters up to 250 MW. with many of these data halls located in the planned UAE-U.S. AI campus, the UAE is set to become one of the world’s most advanced AI infrastructure hubs. This positions the UAE as a key player in the global AI landscape, fostering innovation and technological advancement.
Khazna is also rapidly expanding its reach across the Middle East, Africa, and Europe, with plans to scale up to 1 GW of capacity in countries including France, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey, and Kenya. This expansion underscores Khazna’s commitment to providing robust digital infrastructure to support the growing demand for AI and other advanced technologies.
What’s next
Khazna’s ongoing expansion and partnership with Nvidia signal a significant investment in AI infrastructure,positioning the UAE and the broader MEA region as key players in the global AI revolution. The growth of these AI factories will likely spur further innovation and economic growth in the region.