Khazna Data Centers, a key player in the region’s digital infrastructure, has achieved the Uptime Institute Tier III Certification of Design Documents (TCDD) for its new 100 MW AI-optimised data centre in Ajman. The facility, designated QAJ01, marks a significant milestone for the Middle East and North Africa, positioning it as the first certified AI data centre in the region to feature advanced liquid cooling technology.
A New Era for AI Infrastructure
Announced by the Uptime Institute, the certification validates that the QAJ01 project’s design aligns with global Tier III standards for reliability, performance, and operational resilience. The state-of-the-art development is purpose-built to meet the intensive demands of next-generation artificial intelligence workloads.
The facility will comprise 20 data halls, each delivering 5 MW of IT capacity. It is specifically designed to support high rack densities and the demanding thermal loads associated with large-scale AI training and inference applications. To manage this, the data centre integrates advanced liquid-cooling systems engineered to optimise energy efficiency without compromising performance.
Engineering Excellence and Resilience
The certification underscores Khazna’s focus on technical leadership as it expands to meet the growing demand for AI-driven computing power across the region.
Abdulmajeed Harmoodi, Chief Technology Officer of Khazna, said achieving Tier III certification reflects the company’s commitment to engineering excellence and resilience as it scales to meet growing AI-driven demand. He noted that QAJ01 sets a new benchmark in the region by combining high-density readiness, advanced cooling solutions and globally certified design standards.
A Milestone for the Regional Ecosystem
Industry leaders recognise the certification as a critical step forward for MENA’s digital infrastructure, showcasing the region’s capacity to support cutting-edge technologies.
Mustapha Louni, Chief Business Officer at Uptime Institute, described the certification as an important advancement for the regional digital infrastructure ecosystem. He highlighted that the facility demonstrates how data centres can evolve to meet accelerating AI compute needs without compromising reliability or efficiency.
Uptime Institute’s TCDD award is the first stage in its globally recognised Tier Certification process, confirming a facility’s design meets the required standards for topology and resilience. Khazna’s UAE portfolio currently includes 30 data centres, with 22 already having secured the Tier III Certification of Constructed Facility.
About Khazna Data Centers
Khazna Data Centers is the largest data center provider in the Middle East and North Africa region. The company designs, builds, and operates a wholesale data center network with a focus on providing mission-critical infrastructure to support the digital ecosystem. Khazna is committed to delivering highly scalable, resilient, and efficient facilities to empower businesses and government entities on their digital transformation journeys.
Source: MEA TechWatch
