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Du<\/strong> is building a AED 2 bn hyperscale data center in the UAE for Microsof<\/strong>t, which will be its main tenant<\/strong>, according to a DFM disclosure (pdf)<\/a>. The center\u2019s capacity will be delivered in phases, and is set to enhance the region\u2019s AI capabilities and sovereign cloud solutions, and address growing capacity needs, Fahad Al Hassawi, CEO of du said. <\/p>\n

This collaboration builds on du and Microsoft\u2019s ongoing partnership<\/strong>, which includes launching <\/span>AI-driven cybersecurity solutions<\/a> for UAE enterprises, and introducing <\/span>Ultimate Plans<\/a>, a suite of digital solutions designed for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs).<\/span><\/p>\n

Du\u2019s current stocktake: <\/strong>The state-owned telecoms firm currently operates five data centers across the UAE, according to Reuters<\/a>. <\/p>\n

REMEMBER- Microsoft is doubling down on the UAE: <\/strong>The tech giant is investing USD 1.5 bn<\/a> in G42 to help boost its global expansion plans and promote the UAE\u2019s position as a global AI hub. The sizable investment included setting up two AI centers in Abu Dhabi and accelerating AI-driven government transformation in the emirate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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