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ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)
Khazna Data Centers, UAE-based digital infrastructure company, has announced its expansion into Türkiye with plans to build a new AI-capable data centre in Başkent, OIZ, Ankara. The facility will have a potential capacity of up to 100 megawatts (MW), reinforcing Türkiye’s ambitions to become a regional hub for artificial intelligence.
The move follows a surge in AI investment in Türkiye, underpinned by a 198% rise in AI talent concentration between 2016 and 2024, as recorded in Stanford University’s 2025 AI Index. It also comes on the heels of over $50 billion worth of agreements signed between Türkiye and the UAE in 2023, highlighting deepening bilateral ties.
The Ankara facility will support a range of workloads, from AI to cloud computing, and will be delivered in modular phases, allowing for future scalability. Phase one will focus on cloud infrastructure, with the flexibility to adapt to emerging technology demands.
“We’re proud to be supporting the efforts being made in Türkiye to create an advanced economy with AI at its heart,” said Khazna CEO Hassan Alnaqbi. “We believe this data center will add to the country’s impressive economic growth.”
Saeed Thani Hareb Al Dhaheri, UAE Ambassador to Türkiye, added that the expansion “is a testament to the deepening ties between our countries” and reflects the UAE’s broader strategy to strengthen international partnerships.
Khazna is expected to appoint a general contractor by Q2 2025 and continue investing in Türkiye thereafter.
