H.E. Dep. Minister of Investment Mr. Mohammad AlSahib and the GM of ICT-Ministry of Investment Mr. Mohammed Al-Shabanah with the International Investors of Desert Dragon Data Centers.
H.E. Dep. Minister of Investment Mr. Mohammad AlSahib and the GM of ICT-Ministry of Investment Mr. Mohammed Al-Shabanah with the International Investors of Desert Dragon Data Centers.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Desert Dragon Data Centers, a flagship project by ICS Arabia, proudly participated in Black Hat MEA 2024, held from November 26-28, 2024, at the ICS Arabia booth. Desert Dragon highlighted its state-of-the-art data center solutions tailored for Businesses and Government entities seeking secure and scalable infrastructure.
At the event, Desert Dragon Data Centers unveiled its comprehensive suite of services, including:
“Desert Dragon Data Centers are dedicated to empowering Businesses and Government organizations with resilient, scalable, and energy-efficient infrastructure,” said Khurram Shah, Chairman of the Board at Desert Dragon Data Centers. “Our participation at Black Hat MEA 2024 allowed us to showcase how we help enterprises thrive in an increasingly digital and competitive environment.”
The highlight of the event was when H.E. Abdullah Alswaha, Minister of Communications and Information Technology was given a firsthand briefing on the entire Desert Dragon project by the Chairman.
The event attracted Government representatives, Business Leaders and IT professionals from across the region and relevant industries including Cloud computing, Enterprise IT, and AI and Cybersecurity. Desert Dragon’s innovative solutions demonstrated how its services align with the region’s digital transformation goals, enabling operational resilience while advancing sustainability.
As a trusted B2G/B2B technology partner, Desert Dragon Data Centers plays a pivotal role in Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, fostering technological advancement through secure, sustainable, and future-ready infrastructure. Its participation at Black Hat MEA 2024 reinforces its leadership in delivering world-class data center services designed to empower organizations to navigate the digital future with confidence.
For more information about Desert Dragon Data Centers and its tailored hosting solutions, visit https://dragon-datacenter.com/ or contact our team to explore partnership opportunities.
The groundbreaking launch event, held at the Diplomatic Quarters Marriott in Riyadh, was attended by government officials, industry leaders, and business executives. The ceremony marked the unveiling of the state-of-the-art data centers, which are designed to meet the growing demand for secure, reliable, and scalable hosting requirements.
The Desert Dragon Data Centers, with a substantial 187 MW capacity, will play a pivotal role in supporting businesses and government entities in fulfilling their digital transformation efforts. The facilities will also feature the country’s first fully immersive data center for high-density applications such as artificial intelligence (AI).
Gen. Abdullah AlMazny (Retd.), General Manager of Desert Dragon said, “Desert Dragon Data Center will advance the technological landscape and welcome Hyperscalers and AI end-users to further strengthen Kingdom’s Vision 2030.”
Mr. Khurram Shah, Chairman of the Board for Desert Dragon, highlighted the technical capability and advanced features of the Desert Dragon Data Centers. With the launch of first phase – 59 MW Al-Kharj and 6MW in downtown Riyadh to meet the growing demands for high quality, secure, concurrent, and scalable hosting requirements. Mr. Shah also unveiled country’s first Tier III rated fully Immersive Data Center for very high-density applications such as AI.
Ms. Bonnie Chen, Managing Director of China Mobile International (CMI) Saudi Arabia, expressed great enthusiasm for the launch of Desert Dragon Data Centers. She informed the audience of how the name ‘Dragon’ was itself auspicious in Chinese culture and re-emphasized the commitment of CMI to Saudi Arabia.
Mr. Louis Chan, CDO of Lumaotong (LMT), committed steady stream of funding, so Desert Dragon Data Center, start of revenue dates to its clients is met.
Mr. Fahad Khan, CEO of ICS Arabia said, “ICS Arabia has transferred over a decade of data center design and build experience into this 4th Gen Data Center design, which allows Desert Dragon Data Centers to be commissioned in a highly localized, efficient, and sustainable manner.”
The event also saw the signing of several strategic pledges between Desert Dragon and its esteemed partners, including CITIC Construction – an investor, Go Telecom, Life Shield & Hoshan Group signed up as colocation clients’, whereas CommScope and Schneider Electric signed up as key technology partners. These partnerships aim to further enhance the capabilities of the Desert Dragon Data Centers, ensuring they remain at the forefront of innovative technology and operational efficiency.
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