AI training racks draw four to ten times the power of a traditional rack!
Our power architecture was redesigned from the substation forward — utility feeds, UPS topology, on-site generation, and energy contracting — for that reality
Access multiple telecom providers and network operators
Support Infiniband, 100G+, 40G, 10G network connectivity
Power and cooling envelopes for AI/HPC/cloud workloads
Multi-MW data halls with Day 1 → Day N expansion paths
Our facilities will span across Saudi Arabia in four (4) major cities namely: Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and NEOM.
Power for an AI-era data center is not a back-office concern — it is the binding constraint on what you can host, when you can host it, and how it scales. Our tier III certified design has has been deployed in KSA 3 times in the last 13 years. Our power architecture is designed end-to-end, from the substation step-down through the medium-voltage distribution, the UPS topology, the static transfer switches, and the rack-level power distribution units, against the requirements of 135+ kW racks and the redundancy expectations of mission-critical tenants.
POWER PORTFOLIO CAPACITY | |
Total committed capacity | 187 MW across portfolio |
Utility configuration | N+1 medium-voltage feeds Diverse medium-voltage feeds from independent substation paths. Step-down transformers in N+1 configuration. |
UPS topology | N+1 standard, 2N available upon request E-series UPS systems in N+1 standard configuration. |
On-site generation | Backup generators sized for full IT load Diesel backup generators sized for full IT load with 72+ hours of fuel reserve. Tested under load monthly. |
Static transfer switches | Dual-source ATS at distribution level. Sub-cycle transfer between sources — no perceptible interruption. |
PDU topology | 3-phase rack PDUs with intelligent metering |
PPA structures | Wholesale, fixed-rate, indexed available. Long-term renewable PPAs scaling toward Vision 2030 targets. Solar and wind structures under negotiation. |
Renewable integration | Roadmap to 2029 — see Sustainability |
| Finblade monitoring | Telemetry from substation through PDU. Customer-facing dashboards for tenant transparency. |
Every megawatt of Desert Dragon capacity is built, operated, and supported within Saudi Arabia. Customer data never leaves the Kingdom unless the customer specifies otherwise. Power is sourced from Saudi national infrastructure. Every facility operator holds a Saudi work authorization.
Our facilities are built to align with the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), the National Cybersecurity Authority’s Essential Cybersecurity Controls (NCA ECC and CCC), the National Data Management Office (NDMO) data classification framework, SAMA cybersecurity standards for BFSI workloads, and the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) cloud computing regulatory framework.
We support fully air-gapped enclaves, customer-controlled HSM key management, hardware-rooted attestation, and physically segregated cages and halls for classified, defense-adjacent, and regulated-financial workloads.
Sovereign AI is no longer a feature. It is a procurement requirement. Government ministries, financial institutions, energy operators, and defense-adjacent enterprises across Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC now require AI compute that is hosted in-Kingdom, governed under national law, and operationally independent from any single state actor or foreign cloud control plane.
Desert Dragon is privately operated. Our customers are not subject to the strategic priorities of any state-affiliated cloud champion — yours or anyone else’s. For sovereign-sensitive workloads from neighboring GCC states, this independence is a hard Desert Dragon requirement.
Uptime Institute Tier III TCCF | Tier III TCDD | ISO 27001 | ISO 22301 | ISO 50001 | PCI-DSS | NCA ECC | CCC | SAMA-aligned | NDMO-aligned | NIST 800-171 aligned | GDPR/CSRD- compatible reporting
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At Desert Dragon, Dan provides strategic guidance on delivering energy‑intensive, future‑ready digital infrastructure, with particular emphasis on efficiency, environmental responsibility, and scalability. His global perspective and trusted relationships across governments, utilities, investors, and technology partners strengthen Desert Dragon’s ability to execute complex hyperscale and AI‑ready data center initiatives, supporting resilient growth and positioning the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as a leading hub for next‑generation digital infrastructure.
Dan, the Managing Director of the Digital Infrastructure Division at Evermere, is an accomplished digital infrastructure executive with 30 years of experience across the global data center industry, bringing a rare breadth of leadership across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia. His career has influenced every layer of the data center value chain, from early‑stage development and site strategy to large‑scale operational platforms supporting hyperscale, cloud, and enterprise customers.
Throughout his career, Dan has worked extensively with hyperscalers, major cloud providers, colocation operators, sovereign entities, and large enterprises, giving him deep insight into the technical, regulatory, and commercial dynamics that underpin sustainable growth in digital infrastructure. His experience spans land acquisition, power and utility strategy, regulatory navigation, supply‑chain management, and commercial structuring—enabling him to align technical execution with long‑term economic viability.
Loren Long, a Principal in the Digital Infrastructure Division at Evermere, has spent nearly three decades working across the full spectrum of critical infrastructure from highly connected edge deployments to Gigafactory-scale AI workloads, building a reputation as one of the industry’s most versatile and trusted practitioners.
A recognized authority on data center sustainability, Loren is a published author, sought-after speaker, and consultant whose insights have shaped thinking across the sector. He co-founded one of the first edge-focused data center companies, where he led site selection, partner development, and operations through to a successful exit. Following that, he turned his focus to global hyperscale platforms, conducting rigorous due diligence across technical, operational, and regulatory dimensions for some of the world’s largest infrastructure investors.
At Desert Dragon, Loren draws on this breadth of experience to drive the efficient, scalable delivery processes that clients depend on from project inception through to operational readiness.
Paul Morisson, Head of Communications at Evermere, is a digital infrastructure executive and strategy advisor with deep expertise in high-density, sustainability-driven data centers and advanced Direct-to-Chip (DTC) liquid-cooling technologies. His background in renewable‑powered infrastructure and AI‑optimized platform design positions him as a key contributor to Desert Dragon’s mission to establish the Kingdom’s first AI‑focused data center ecosystem.
As a co-founder of Hydro66, Paul led global site selection, land acquisition, foreign direct investment negotiations, and power agreements for a 40 MW renewable energy data center in Sweden, now recognized as Europe’s largest GPU compute cluster, and subsequently acquired by Northern Data AG. His career also includes leadership roles in major infrastructure transformations, such as guiding Easynet through its £211 million acquisition by Sky and overseeing global data center consolidation across 18 News Corp entities.
At Desert Dragon, Paul advises on AI compute infrastructure strategy, green energy integration, and hyperscale platform development, helping align technology choices with capital efficiency and long-term national objectives. His experience enables Desert Dragon to deliver scalable, low‑carbon, high‑performance AI infrastructure that directly supports the KSA’s goals to lead in sustainable AI compute, attract global investment, and build a resilient digital backbone aligned with Vision 2030.
Luke Good is a digital infrastructure professional and technical advisor with a strong foundation in data center operations, design, and infrastructure execution. At Desert Dragon, he supports the evaluation, development, and optimization of digital infrastructure investments, bringing technical rigor and disciplined analysis to capital and platform decision‑making.
As a Senior Executive at Evermere, Luke specializes in bridging the gap between technical execution and investment strategy, ensuring infrastructure solutions are both operationally sound and commercially viable. His experience spans critical facilities design, operational performance, and customer‑focused solution delivery, enabling him to translate complex technical requirements into scalable, investment‑ready outcomes.
At Desert Dragon, Luke plays an integral role in technical due diligence and investment strategy, helping assess opportunities and guide the delivery of high‑performance digital infrastructure platforms. His hands‑on operational perspective strengthens strategic decisions, reduces technical risk, and supports the development of resilient, scalable infrastructure aligned with long‑term growth objectives.
Robert Karssiens brings more than 30 years of global experience in digital infrastructure and serves as a pivotal advisor in advancing Desert Dragon’s strategic objectives in KSA for delivering investment‑grade, scalable platforms that align with Vision 2030 and national AI ambitions.
As Middle East Principal for Evermere’s Digital Infrastructure Division, he is a seasoned infrastructure strategist and deal architect with deep expertise across the full lifecycle of large‑scale data center and AI infrastructure platforms. Robert’s background spans early‑stage site strategy, capital structuring, platform development, operational readiness, and monetization, with a particular strength in aligning commercial execution with institutional and sovereign investment requirements. His ability to integrate capital markets, technology positioning, and regional priorities makes him a key contributor to Desert Dragon’s Saudi‑focused digital infrastructure initiatives.
In this advisory role, Robert supports Desert Dragon’s leadership in attracting global capital, reducing execution risk, and accelerating the development of resilient digital infrastructure, thereby directly strengthening Saudi Arabia’s position as a regional and global hub for advanced data centers and AI‑driven technologies.
Dr. Kholood is a distinguished Saudi regulatory and government affairs leader with more than two decades of experience across national institutions, public‑sector modernization, and high‑governance environments. At Desert Dragon, she brings regulatory insight, government engagement, and alignment with KSA’s Vision 2030 priorities. She reinforces our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and responsible innovation while ensuring that advanced technologies are deployed safely and credibly in full compliance with national regulatory and development objectives, delivering long-term value to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Dr. Kholood played a critical role in KSA’s Ministry of Health crisis response operations, supporting policy execution, operational continuity, and cross-government collaboration under extraordinary conditions. Her expertise in regulatory oversight, institutional alignment, and governance mechanisms is particularly relevant to the deployment of emerging technologies, AI systems, and digital infrastructure within tightly regulated and security‑sensitive environments.
Her distinguished role in Desert Dragon will contribute to the development of the “national” program, the policy framework, and inter-agency coordination at the highest levels of government.
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 provide global strategic insight to drive innovation in line with technological advances, economies of scale, and geopolitical shifts that will define the next decade. His presence strengthens our ability to build a future-ready platform with the scale, sophistication, and credibility required to lead technology transformation in KSA.
As the 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.
Tobias has structured and led complex, high-value transactions (M&A) to shape national and regional infrastructure, with expertise in system design, scalability, and technical execution. This sets Desert Dragon apart with founder-level operational expertise and institutional investment acumen.
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.