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Abu Dhabi’s Khazna Announces $250M Data Center In Egypt

The new facility will be built at Maadi Technology Park in Cairo and is expected to have an IT load capacity of 25 megawatts.

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2 years ago

May 8, 2023

Nour Nasir

abu dhabi's khazna announces $250 million data center in egypt

Abu Dhabi-based Khazna Data Centers, one of the largest operators of its kind in the Middle East, is planning an expansion into Egypt with a new $250 million data center.

The facility will be built at Cairo’s Maadi Technology Park and is expected to have a capacity of 25 megawatts of IT load. The expansion addresses underserved markets in the MENA region, Hassan Al Naqbi explained in a recent interview.

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“We realize that to become regional and global, we must step outside the UAE,” Al Naqbi noted. “Egypt is sitting in a very good geographical location between Europe and the Middle East, sort of a gateway between East and West. A country like Egypt with a huge population has a lot of potential”.

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Khazna was created in a 2021 merger between the Etisalat Group and Abu Dhabi AI company G42. The company currently operates 12 data centers in the UAE. It plans to double this figure over the next few years and move into other MENA markets, including Saudi Arabia, Morocco, and Kuwait.

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1,000 Drones Light The Dubai Sky For AC Milan Celebration

Cyberdrone’s groundbreaking display marked 125 years of AC Milan football club and the 1st-year anniversary of Casa Milan Dubai.

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20 hours ago

November 21, 2024

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Cyberdrone, a leading UAV display company based in Dubai, put on a breathtaking drone light show on Monday to honor two significant football milestones: AC Milan’s 125th anniversary and the one-year anniversary of Casa Milan Dubai.

The spectacle involved 1,000 drones working in perfect harmony to project AC Milan’s iconic imagery against the city’s night sky. Highlights included the UAVs synchronizing to form the club’s iconic crest, the signature red and black jersey, and a special emblem marking its 125th year. The intricate performance demanded meticulous planning, not just in terms of choreography, but also in dealing with the necessary permits and logistics.

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“Our goal was to spotlight AC Milan’s legacy through a stunning visual narrative,” explained Mohamed Munjed Abdulla, Director of Sales at Cyberdrone. “We celebrated the club’s history, its Dubai milestone, and the universal love for football. The show also enhanced AC Milan’s regional presence, growing its fanbase through a cutting-edge, memorable experience. Drone shows are unparalleled in leaving lasting impressions, making them perfect for driving partnerships and growth”.

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Greta Nardeschi, AC Milan’s Regional Director for MENA, echoed the sentiment, adding: “Collaborating with Cyberdrone for this 1,000-drone performance allowed us to connect with our fans in innovative ways. It gave us a unique opportunity to surprise and inspire audiences while elevating our Club’s visibility and that of our partners. Cyberdrone truly helped us take AC Milan to new heights”.

This groundbreaking drone display sets a new benchmark for the Middle East’s sports sector, which already contributes around $2.4 billion annually to Dubai’s GDP alone. Sporting events also generate $1.76 billion in revenues across the region, while the MENA’s entertainment sector, valued at $41.13 billion, is growing at 9.41% annually, driven by rapid technological advancements.