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Khazna Data Centers to begin construction on two new data centres in Dubai

Khazna Data Centers , one of the largest networks of hyperscale data centres in the Middle East and North Africa region , has broken ground on two data centre facilities in Dubai , providing existing businesses with increased opportunities for innovation and improved connectivity .

Adding to its existing presence in the United Arab Emirates , the two facilities currently in development – to be known as DXB2 and DXB3 – are located in Dubai Design District and Ibn Battuta respectively . The DXB3 facility will be an extension of an existing facility transferred to Khazna following the strategic partnership between G42 and e &.
With joint capacity of 43 MW of IT load , both data centres aim to address the need for a future-ready digital infrastructure and enriching businesses ’ digital resiliency and Digital Transformation journeys .
With a strong focus on establishing world-class data centres , Khazna designs , develops and operates turnkey data facilities that conform to the highest international standards . Khazna is also committed to operating sustainable , energy-efficient data centres by implementing tactics to bring data centres to net-zero waste standards and certifications .
DXB2 and DXB3 are designed to fulfil sustainability credentials . Both facilities are fitted with energy-efficient power systems and adiabatic free-cooling chilled water systems and both the data centres will be constructed and certified to be LEED Gold for green buildings .
“ The functioning of our digital economy highly depends on data today , with data centres as an ever-increasingly indispensable component for the success of companies in the digital era ,” said Hassan Al Naqbi , CEO of Khazna Data
Centers . “ A data centre can be built anywhere with power and connectivity , but proximity is a critical aspect to consider .
“ There is no doubt that the United Arab Emirates has witnessed an increase in data generation and as a result has risen as a destination market for data centres . The establishment of DXB2 and DXB3 and the continuous investments of Khazna Data Centers in the UAE is a testament to our integral role in supporting the country ’ s digital economy and digital future .”
Khazna has been at the heart of Digital Transformation for the past decade , contributing to the blueprint of the United Arab Emirates ’ progression into
an international technology hub and bolstering its efforts to create a digital economy . The ground-breaking of the DXB2 and DXB3 facilities is a step forward in Khazna ’ s substantial expansion plan within the UAE .
DXB2 and DXB3 , both Tier III certified data centres , will begin operations in Q3 2023 and Q1 2024 , respectively . Khazna Data Centers is determined to deliver joined-up solutions that open a world of possibilities , connecting clients to better business models and new business opportunities through the globally connected digital ecosystem . Khazna operates a number of hyperscale data centres across the UAE with plans to expand its network globally . �
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