UAE telecom operator du and NextGenAI have expanded their Nvidia-powered AI supercluster to an impressive 13+ megawatts (MW) of operational capacity — more than double its previous 5+MW configuration. The announcement, made during GITEX Global 2025 in Dubai, positions du as a regional leader in high-performance AI infrastructure.
The expanded supercluster, located at du’s Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) data centre, is powered by Nvidia B300 GPUs, enabling significantly greater computational density and improved thermal management. The companies said the upgrade will empower enterprises and research institutions across the UAE to accelerate AI development, data analytics, and commercial innovation.
According to du CEO Fahad Al Hassawi, the deployment represents a pivotal leap in supporting the UAE’s AI-driven economy. “By deploying the most advanced GPU cluster technology available today, we’re equipping our customers with the processing power needed to accelerate innovation and maintain a competitive edge,” he said.
The infrastructure also features direct-to-chip liquid cooling, improving energy efficiency and ensuring optimal GPU performance — a key consideration for large-scale AI workloads.
NextGenAI Executive VP Mohamed Taha called the expansion “a new era of AI accessibility” for the region. “Combining du’s world-class infrastructure with our AI expertise removes the traditional barriers of scaling and deployment, allowing businesses to rapidly expand their AI initiatives,” he added.
At GITEX, du also unveiled two major sovereign AI initiatives: an AI Park in Dubai — featuring multiple hyperscale liquid-cooled data centres with up to 1GW of capacity by 2030 — and a National Hybrid AI platform that provides integrated cloud-based AI development tools for government and enterprise users.
