The Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) is set to make substantial investments in the data centre industry, with projections indicating that these investments will exceed AED 37 billion. This move aims to enhance Abu Dhabi’s growing data and artificial intelligence sectors. Credit: WAM TAQA’s Chief Executive Officer, Jasim Husain Thabet, emphasized the importance of...
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TAQA to Invest Over $10 Billion in Abu Dhabi’s Data Centre Power Needs
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) is set to enhance the emirate’s growing data and artificial intelligence sector, with plans for investments that will exceed AED37 billion ($10 billion) to meet the power demands of the data centre industry. This initiative is part of TAQA’s broader strategy to provide clean, certified, and reliable energy for...
UAE Faces Rising Energy Demand Due to Data Centre Growth
The United Arab Emirates is experiencing a significant surge in energy demand as it embraces new technologies, particularly due to the rapid development of data centres. Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Suhail Al Mazrouei highlighted this trend during his remarks at the World Utilities Congress in Abu Dhabi. He noted that the increasing population and...
UAE Urges Innovative Energy Solutions Amid Data Centre Expansion
The UAE is experiencing an “overwhelming” demand for energy as it advances towards future technologies, according to Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Suhail Al Mazrouei. He made these remarks at the World Utilities Congress, highlighting the country’s rapid development of new data centres alongside a burgeoning population. With artificial intelligence emerging as a significant societal...



