Khazna Data Centers, a provider of hyperscale digital infrastructure, has announced plans to expand operational capacity by more than 1GW over the next five years. More than 400MW of the UAE-headquartered company’s new capacity will be delivered in key international markets including Saudi Arabia, and Italy.
In a press release the company said that it was developing facilities in response to the growing demand for “sovereign-ready, AI-optimized infrastructure”, and that these facilities were “designed to support high-density, low-latency AI workloads at scale while meeting ambitious sustainability standards.”
“As the world enters an era defined by AI and digital economies, infrastructure is becoming the catalyst for national transformation. At Khazna, we are proud to be building the foundation layer for AI-native nations, combining regional leadership with global ambition,” said Hassan Alnaqbi, CEO of Khazna Data Centers. “Our expanded capacity roadmap reflects both the urgency and the opportunity ahead, as we partner with governments and enterprises to deliver resilient, sustainable infrastructure purpose-built for the next generation of compute.”
With the UAE, Khazna is currently developing several new projects, including hyperscale facilities in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Ajman. And in addition to this planned expansion, Khazna is also delivering the infrastructure layer for Stargate UAE, an AI infrastructure cluster that will run in the newly established 5GW UAE–U.S. AI Campus in Abu Dhabi.
Readers would recall that just last month, Khazna had announced that it had secured a US$ 2.62 billion financing facility to fuel its UAE and international growth plans. The financing deal was secured in partnership with two top UAE banks – Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) and First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB). With a tenor lasting up to 10 years, the financing facility will enable Khazna to progress on the build-out of its operational expansion across the MENA region.
Khazna also said that its expansion is underpinned by a commitment to sustainability at every stage of design, build, and operation. All new facilities are engineered to LEED Gold standards, utilizing advanced cooling systems, high recycled material content, and energy-efficient design principles. The company’s modular construction methodology enables faster deployment with significantly reduced embodied carbon, construction waste, and potable water use—accelerating both climate impact reduction and time to market.
For example, in Italy, Khazna’s upcoming data center campus will be powered by “Blue Power,” Eni’s innovative low-carbon energy solution. This approach reflects Khazna’s broader strategy of aligning with local clean energy ecosystems, integrating alternative sources, where possible, to power the infrastructure of the AI economy responsibly.
Moreover, to meet growing demand for specialized skills in digital infrastructure, Khazna is introducing programs designed to equip early-career professionals and reskilled workers with the technical, operational, and safety competencies needed in modern data center environments. Through a combination of hands-on training, industry certifications, and global best practices, these initiatives will help develop a new generation of talent capable of supporting hyperscale infrastructure at scale.