To form a highly secure, robust, reslient Digitial Kingdom
Desert Dragon Cloud Services deliver carrier‑grade connectivity, enterprise security, and multi‑cloud agility with the operational discipline of a purpose‑built data center. Modeled on best‑in‑class global practices, our cloud offerings combine direct cloud on‑ramps, private interconnection fabrics, and managed hybrid solutions so organizations in KSA can deploy, scale, and govern cloud workloads with low latency, predictable costs, and full data residency.
Sovereign by design: keep data, models, and control within KSA with built‑in residency, RBAC, and auditability.
Cloud‑neutral: private, high‑performance direct connects to major public clouds and regional providers for low‑latency, secure access.
Hybrid first: seamless hybrid architectures that integrate on‑prem, co‑located, and public cloud resources with orchestration and policy enforcement.
Edge and core: host latency‑sensitive services at the edge while centralizing heavy compute in our purpose‑built halls (air‑cooled, DTC hybrid, or immersion‑ready).
Cloud on ramps operate on the same carrier neutral fabric, cross connect infrastructure, and internet exchange patterns, ensuring engineered performance remains deterministic as traffic volumes grow.
24/7 NOC and SOC teams monitor cloud on ramps, virtual edge devices, and routing health, while governing changes through MOP, SOP, and EOP procedures with evidence ready records.
Zero trust segmentation and encrypted connectivity extend from client racks to cloud environments, with access management, key custody, and logging maintained within the client security boundary.
Desert Dragon delivers governed cloud connectivity and routing services that simplify hybrid and multi cloud operations.
The following examples illustrate the key performance indicators used to monitor cloud connectivity reliability, routing performance, and operational stability. Actual targets and reporting metrics are defined per contract based on the client’s architecture, cloud providers, and regional deployment requirements.
On Ramp Availability: Availability targets maintained across cloud on ramps based on metro location and provider stack
Latency and Jitter Performance: Defined SLOs for latency and jitter achieved for specific application classes and geographic regions
Change Success Rate: ≥ 98 percent of changes executed successfully, governed by auditable MOP, SOP, and EOP procedures with rollback readiness
Burst Readiness: Time to scale virtual edge devices and routed bandwidth to support traffic bursts and workload expansion
Deterministic performance across hybrid and multi cloud environments without public internet variability.
Faster migrations and infrastructure expansion through on demand provisioning and governed change management.
Lower cost to serve through route optimization and virtualized network functions.
Data residency and sovereignty requirements satisfied inside KSA with auditable operational controls.
Centralized monitoring provides clear visibility across hybrid and multi cloud environments.
Luke Good is a digital infrastructure professional and technical advisor at Evermore, where he supports the evaluation, development, and optimization of digital infrastructure investments.
With experience spanning data center operations, design, and customer-focused solution delivery, Luke specializes in bridging the gap between technical execution and capital deployment. He provides insight into data center design, operational performance, and alignment with customer-specific requirements, ensuring solutions are both technically robust and commercially viable.
In his role at Desert Dragon, Luke contributes to technical due diligence and investment strategy, helping to assess opportunities and guide the delivery of scalable, high-performance infrastructure platforms. With a strong foundation in critical facilities and hands-on operational environments, he brings a practical and informed perspective to strategic decision-making.
As Evermere’s Middle East Principal in the Digital Infrastructure Division, and with over 30 years of experience in the industry, Robert Karssiens is a digital infrastructure strategist and deal architect specialising in the development, delivery and monetisation of at scale data centre platforms. Working with his colleagues, Robert combines commercial execution, capital structuring, and technology positioning to deliver large-scale infrastructure outcomes across the Middle East.
Dr. Kholood AlNutaifi is a prominent Saudi regulatory and government affairs leader whose career spans more than two decades across national institutions, oversight, and public‑sector modernization. Her work with the Ministry of Health (MOH) included advising on strategic programs, crisis‑response operations during COVID-19 at the national level decision‑making frameworks, and inter‑agency coordination mechanisms—capabilities essential for guiding the deployment of emerging technologies within high‑governance environments.
As a highly respected Saudi woman leader, Dr. Kholood strengthens Desert Dragon’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, and alignment with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 priorities. Her growing specialization in advanced digital systems and AI, combined with her extensive policy and regulatory experience, enables her to bridge the intersection of technology, governance, and national security considerations. Her presence institutionalizes credibility and supports the company’s mission to deploy advanced technologies responsibly, safely, and in full compliance with national development and regulatory expectations.
Tobias brings two decades of global leadership across capital markets, advanced technology, and large-scale infrastructure—experience directly aligned with Desert Dragon’s mission. In his role as the Board’s Advisor, he will help with global strategic insight, ensuring the company’s innovations align with the technological, economic, and geopolitical shifts defining the next decade. His presence strengthens Desert Dragon’s ability to build a future-ready platform with the scale, sophistication, and credibility required to lead technology transformation in KSA.
As CEO of Evermere, Tobias leads high-stakes investment and technology initiatives spanning critical global systems, including advanced computing, digital infrastructure, AI-driven platforms, and sovereign-grade economic architecture. His work advising sovereign funds, institutional investors, global financial partners, and technology operators gives him a unique perspective on how frontier technologies transition from prototype to scalable national capability.
What sets Tobias apart is his rare combination of founder-level operational expertise and institutional investment acumen. He has built and exited multiple technology ventures, giving him a hands-on understanding of system design, scalability, and technical execution. At the same time, he has structured and led complex, high-value transactions that shape national and regional infrastructure.
Farah Zeid leads Desert Dragon’s administration, focusing on workforce development, talent acquisition, and leadership development. Her mission is to build a high-performance team capable of supporting the Kingdom’s growing technology sector.
Mohammed AlDhabaan provides strategic leadership and long-term vision for Desert Dragon Data Centers. With extensive experience across government collaboration, infrastructure development, and strategic investment initiatives in the Kingdom, he guides the organization’s role in supporting Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation. His leadership ensures that Desert Dragon’s growth aligns with national priorities under Vision 2030 while fostering partnerships that accelerate technological innovation across the Kingdom.