The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) has announced a joint venture with VOLT UAE, the regional platform established by Dutch data centre and AI factory developer VOLT.
The partnership will see the development of an advanced, AI-ready data centre in Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), DIEZ’s specialised economic zone for knowledge and innovation, further strengthening Dubai’s position as a global hub for the digital economy.
The announcement was made in the presence of Dr. Mohammed Al Zarooni, Executive Chairman of DIEZ; Han de Groot, CEO of VOLT; Koenraad Crooijmans, Head of Capital Markets at VOLT; and Amel Chadli, President, Gulf Cluster at Schneider Electric.
The facility will feature high-performance infrastructure engineered for exceptional resilience, uninterrupted operations, and long-term security under all conditions.
Designed with reinforced architecture, redundant systems, and hardened infrastructure, it ensures continuous availability even in the most demanding environments. It will support advanced computing and artificial intelligence applications, strengthening the emirate’s rapidly expanding digital ecosystem while setting a new benchmark for robustness and reliability in critical digital infrastructure.
As part of the project, DIEZ and VOLT UAE will collaborate with Schneider Electric, headquartered in Dubai Silicon Oasis, to deliver advanced electrical systems, power distribution, and smart data centre infrastructure to enhance efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.
The announcement was made during an official signing ceremony at DIEZ headquarters, attended by senior representatives from all parties.
The strategic DIEZ-VOLT UAE partnership aligns with DIEZ’s continued efforts to enhance its digital infrastructure readiness and attract strategic investments in future-focused sectors across its economic zones. It also reflects Dubai’s broader vision to consolidate its position as a global hub for the digital economy.
The project will be developed within the integrated ecosystem of Dubai Silicon Oasis, supporting the growth of the data centre sector and addressing increasing demand for advanced computing solutions.
Spanning up to 60,000 square metres, the development will be implemented in two phases: an initial 29 MW readily available capacity, followed by an additional 100 MW of committed power.
The project underscores Dubai’s commitment to enabling advanced digital infrastructure capable of supporting artificial intelligence applications. It will benefit from Schneider Electric’s specialised expertise in electrical systems and smart infrastructure.
Under the agreement, DIEZ will provide land and core infrastructure, while VOLT UAE will develop, finance, and lead construction of the data centre facilities, as well as oversee design, execution, leasing, and operations in line with agreed requirements.
