Dubai — Dubai is set to revolutionize its data center industry with the implementation of AI-powered technologies, aiming to boost job creation and reinforce its status as a regional data industry hub. This initiative is a key component of Dubai’s broader Digital Strategy, launched by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai.
The strategy envisions positioning the UAE as a global leader in digital transformation, preparing the nation for advancements in Web 3.0, the Metaverse, smart cities, and the Internet of Things (IoT). The AI-powered data center initiative is expected to quintuple the capacity of existing centers and enhance the country’s digital economy by AED 14.3 billion ($3.9 billion) by 2028.
The Dubai Digital Authority is partnering with several key organizations, including the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA), Dubai Municipality, the Executive Council of Dubai, and the Department of Economy & Tourism, to drive this strategy forward.
Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, Director-General of Digital Dubai, emphasized the significance of this move, stating, “The digital economy is a cornerstone of Dubai’s digital strategy, with a goal to contribute $100 billion to the emirate’s overall economy.”
Younus Al Nasser, Chief Executive of the Dubai Data and Statistics Establishment, highlighted the evolving global economic landscape, noting, “New economic patterns and business models are emerging, presenting future opportunities for dynamic economies like Dubai’s. The data center economy is a prime example of these transformations.”
The Dubai Digital Authority will focus on developing high-performance computing, enhancing liquid cooling systems, advancing data center technology, and fostering sustainable cloud services to support the country’s digital advancement.
