Khazna Data Centers, a provider of hyperscale wholesale data centers in the Middle East, has announced plans to expand its footprint in Turkey (Türkiye). It is planning to build an AI-ready data center with a potential capacity of up to 100MW. For this, it has secured a site in Başkent, OIZ, Ankara.
In a press release, Khazna said that the new data center in Ankara has been designed with the flexibility to host a variety of workloads, ranging from AI to cloud and other critical applications. While the first phase will constitute a cloud-focused design, the modular facility can be expanded and adapted to meet evolving demands across diverse technological requirements, ensuring robust support for future innovations.
Hassan Alnaqbi, CEO of Khazna Data Centers, said, “We’re proud to be supporting the efforts being made in Türkiye to create an advanced economy with AI at its heart – and we hope to be able to provide the foundation layer for this. We believe this data center will add to the country’s impressive economic growth, encouraging innovation and accelerating digital transformation.”
The announcement follows the signing of a number of MoUs and strategic agreements, worth more than US$ 50 billion, between the UAE and Turkey in 2023.
H.E. Saeed Thani Hareb Al Dhaheri, Ambassador of the UAE to Turkey, added, “Khazna Data Centers’ expansion into Türkiye is a testament to the deepening ties between our countries. Relations with Türkiye are of great importance within the UAE’s strategy to strengthen its partnerships, expand its relations and reinforce bridges of cooperation in all fields.”
As with Khazna’s other facilities, the new data center in Ankara will be built to maximize operational efficiency. The innovative design incorporates advanced features to enhance energy efficiency and minimize environmental impact. These include the use of low Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerants that do not contain Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), the integration of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, and the use of low-carbon and recycled materials.
Additionally, the facility will explore the use of solar water heating systems, as well as employ high-efficiency adiabatic chillers that maximize the use of free cooling where possible. The design also incorporates systems for reusing wastewater and generators capable of running on Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) fuel, further reducing the facility’s carbon footprint.
According to research by Imarc Group, “The Turkey data center market size is projected to exhibit a growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3% during 2025-2033.” It further says, “Rapid digital transformation, rising internet penetration, increasing cloud services adoption, expanding e-commerce, governmental information technology (IT) investments, robust telecom infrastructure, and growing demand for data storage and processing capabilities are some of the key factors driving the market growth.”
Readers would recall that this isn’t the first time Khazna has ventured out of UAE. In November 2023, Khazna had joined hands with the Benya Group, a leading digital and ICT infrastructure provider in Egypt and the MEA Region, to enter Egypt’s emerging data center market.
