To ensure the success of this vision, Digital Dubai has undertaken a thorough and realistic analysis of the current landscape. This scientific assessment revealed many opportunities for enhanced coordination among key stakeholders. This collaborative approach is crucial for attracting and establishing data centres tailored for artificial intelligence (AI), a sector poised for exponential growth. By fostering such an environment, Dubai aims to become a magnet for investment in AI-driven data infrastructure.
The study highlighted that embracing this strategic vision could yield substantial economic benefits. Specifically, it projects an added value of more than AED 14.3 billion by 2028, a significant contribution to Dubai’s economy. Moreover, the initiative is expected to spur job creation, particularly within the digital economy’s data centre segment, further bolstering the city’s position as a leader in the global digital revolution.
Younus Al Nasser, Chief Executive of the Dubai Data and Statistics Establishment, commented, “With the ongoing global transformations, new economic patterns and business models are emerging, presenting future opportunities for dynamic economies like Dubai’s. The data centre economy exemplifies these transformations.
