Asia-Pacific
Khazna eyes over 1 GW global Data-Centre capacity by 2030
Khazna Data Centers in the UAE plans over 1 GW of new capacity by 2030, expanding into Saudi Arabia and Italy with $2.62 billion funding.
Headline
Khazna Data Centers in the UAE plans over 1 GW of new capacity by 2030, expanding into Saudi Arabia and Italy with $2.62 billion funding.
Context
Khazna Data Centers , based in the United Arab Emirates, announced at the GITEX Global 2025 trade show in Dubai that it intends to add in excess of 1 GW of hyperscale data-centre capacity by 2030. More than 400 MW of this will be deployed overseas – mainly in Saudi Arabia and Italy – while the balance will be built in the UAE, including Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Ajman. The company says each new facility contributes around US $320 million to local GDP and supports more than 1,150 jobs. To enable the roadmap, Khazna has secured a financing facility of US $2.62 billion with a tenor of up to ten years.
Evidence
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Analysis
The expansion is focused on building AI-optimised data centres, including leveraging modular construction methods to reduce embodied carbon, construction waste and water use, and aligning with LEED Gold standards. Also read: ORCA Technologies: Leading IT Solutions Also read: Computer Warehouse Group: Driving IT Solutions The announcement arrives amid a surge in demand for dense, AI-ready compute infrastructure. With more organizations running AI workloads at scale, hyperscale data-centre providers such as Khazna are positioning themselves to capitalize on the growing demand. “and now we are building the foundation layer for AI-native nations.” The emphasis on international growth, particularly Saudi and Italy, shows the company has ambitions to be more than just a regional player and gain global infrastructure relevance. Also, the sustainability pledges tied to the roll-out tackle a crux in the data-centre business: energy use and environmental effect. By leveraging modular design and energy-efficient cooling and procuring low-carbon power (including through the Eni collaboration in Italy) Khazna is prioritizing sustainable growth that is aligned with global climate and energy-transition objectives.
Key Points
- More than 400 megawatts of the new capacity will be delivered in markets such as Saudi Arabia and Italy, signalling Khazna’s global ambitions.
- The rollout is backed by a newly secured US $2.62 billion financing facility and is delivered with a strong focus on sustainable, AI-ready infrastructure.
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