Subj : Slowdown? What slowdown? Microsoft signs huge $544 million data c
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Date : Thu May 01 2025 10:15:07

Slowdown? What slowdown? Microsoft signs huge $544 million data centre deal 
with UAE's Telco Du

Date:
Thu, 01 May 2025 09:03:00 +0000

Description:
Microsoft and Du's new hyperscale data center in the UAE looks to boost AI 
infrastructure and expand cloud access across the region.

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t and Du join forces on data center to fuel next-gen AI power AI adoption 
demands scale, and Microsoft and Dus $544 million project meets the challenge 
head-on The new hyperscale data center will be built in phases, serving 
Microsofts cloud expansion 

With AI adoption growing rapidly, hyperscale data centers are becoming 
essential to support the workloads of advanced AI tools , including those 
powering leading AI writing platforms . 

At the recent Dubai AI Week , Microsoft and UAE-based telecom provider Du 
announced plans to build a $544.54 million hyperscale data center in the UAE. 

This marks a significant investment in digital infrastructure, reinforcing 
Dubai's leadership in adopting the latest technologies, innovations, and 
digital services, said Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, 
Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defense, in a 
LinkedIn post celebrating the announcement. Strengthening UAE AI 
infrastructure 

The new data center will be a core component of Microsoft's ongoing effort to 
expand its cloud and AI infrastructure in the Middle East. It follows earlier 
collaborations, including a partnership with the Abu Dhabi government and 
Core42 to offer AI services and sovereign cloud capabilities within the UAE. 

Du CEO Fahad Al Hassawi noted the investment is, a pivotal leap in our 
strategic goal to revolutionize the digital ecosystem of the UAE. 

The centers capacity will be delivered to Microsoft in phases, although 
specific timelines and technical details have not yet been disclosed. 

Du currently operates five data centers across the UAE, and earlier in 2025 
signed a deal to extend the Peace subsea cable to the country. 

Microsoft has steadily expanded its cloud presence in the Middle East since 
launching its UAE cloud region in 2019. The company has since announced 
similar regions in Qatar, Israel, and Saudi Arabia, with additional plans for 
a new cloud region in Kuwait. 

The new UAE-based hyperscale data center will help meet growing demand for 
low-latency access to cloud platforms that power everything from top web 
hosting services to next-generation enterprise applications. 

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https://www.techradar.com/pro/slowdown-what-slowdown-microsoft-signs-huge-usd5
44-million-data-centre-deal-with-uaes-telco-du


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