Khazna Data Centers is one of the UAE’s largest wholesale data center providers, playing a central role in the digital transformation of the region. Khazna is a network of hyperscale data centers in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region
Founded in 2012, the footprint of
Khazna is rapidly expanding across the UAE and the wider Gulf. In 2021, Khazna merged with Etisalat and G42 data centers to create a unified powerhouse, now operating under the Khazna brand. Aligned with the UAE Vision 2031 and the Digital Dubai initiative, Khazna is propelling the national objectives to dizzying heights.
Khazna at GITEX
Khazna has regularly participated in GITEX Global, the largest tech event of the region. Khazna has an impressive array of state-of-the-art data infrastructure and enabling technologies. The presence of Khazna at GITEX highlights its role as a digital backbone for emerging ecosystems in AI, cloud, fintech, and IoT. As the region prepares for a leading role in AI, sovereign cloud adoption and an enabler for tech-driven startups, the infrastructure of Khazna ensures reliable, secure, and scalable data solutions.
At GITEX, Khazna has demonstrated its technological competence and capability to establish partnerships. In 2025, Khazna is poised to play a leading role in building a future-ready digital economy.
Key Partners
G42: As a strategic AI and cloud computing partner, G42 works with Khazna in operating AI-ready data centers.
Etisalat by e&: Khazna has fostered telecom and digital infrastructure synergy through far reaching network coverage of Etisalat.
Huawei: Working closely with Huawei, Khazna has designed energy-efficient data centers and digital transformation services.
Khazna also hosts and supports the cloud needs of AWS and Microsoft Azure through UAE-based sovereign hosting solutions.
Importance in the GITEX Ecosystem
Enabler of AI and Digital Sovereignty: To meet data sovereignty requirements of the region, Khazna provides UAE-based hosting for AI training, government services and regulated sectors.
Sustainability: To meet the regional ESG and climate targets, Khazna is promoting green data centers with energy-efficient cooling and power solutions.
Smart State Backbone: Many UAE smart services rely on the high-resilience and low-latency data environments that Khazna offers.
Support for Startups
Startups at GITEX, particularly those in AI, fintech, healthtech, and cybersecurity, can:
Leverage the infrastructure of Khazna for local cloud deployment, thereby reducing costs of global cloud vendors.
Collaborate with ecosystem partners like G42 for AI resources.
Benefit from compliance-ready ecosystems for data-sensitive applications like finance, defense, and health.
Benefit from the networking and mentorship opportunities with tech giants and digital infrastructure leaders Khazna aligns with.
Conclusion
The potential of Khazna is not limited to just being a data services provider. Khazna is an enabler of the UAE’s digital future. Its prominence at GITEX signifies the importance of robust, sovereign, and sustainable digital infrastructure. Startups can confidently rely on the strategic advantage and operational strength of Khazna for innovation and scalability.
Written By: Sab V.
