du & NextGenAI Launch Middle East’s Top AI Supercluster at GITEX 2025
▼ Summary
– du has partnered with NextGenAI to launch the Middle East’s most powerful AI supercluster, featuring a 13+MW operational facility with NVIDIA B300 GPUs and direct-to-chip liquid cooling.
– The deployment more than doubles du’s previous GPU supercluster capacity and was announced at GITEX GLOBAL 2025, positioning du at the forefront of AI infrastructure innovation.
– This initiative provides customers with unprecedented computational resources for AI and high-performance computing, accelerating innovation and competitive advantages in the region.
– The implementation emphasizes sustainability through direct-to-chip liquid cooling, enhancing energy efficiency and performance while setting new benchmarks for data center operations.
– The partnership enables enterprise-scale AI workloads by combining du’s infrastructure with NextGenAI’s expertise, removing traditional barriers and supporting various industries and applications.
du has partnered with NextGenAI to launch the Middle East’s most powerful AI supercluster, a groundbreaking 13+ megawatt facility featuring the latest NVIDIA B300 GPUs and advanced direct-to-chip liquid cooling technology. This significant expansion, unveiled at GITEX GLOBAL 2025, more than doubles the capacity of du’s previously established supercluster, marking a substantial leap forward for regional AI infrastructure. The new installation is housed at du’s DSO data center and is fully operational, offering immediate access to unprecedented computational power for clients.
This initiative fundamentally reshapes the landscape for large-scale AI workload processing in the region. It provides businesses with access to computational resources that were previously unavailable, positioning du as a central force in AI innovation. The deployment is designed to serve a wide range of customers across the AI and high-performance computing spectrum, accelerating their development timelines and strengthening their competitive positioning.
Live access to the GPU clusters is available to customers starting immediately. Fahad Al Hassawi, Chief Executive Officer at du, emphasized the strategic importance of the project, stating, “Our collaboration with NextGenAI underscores our commitment to pioneering the future of AI infrastructure in the Middle East. By deploying the most advanced GPU cluster technology available, we are not only meeting current market needs but also actively shaping the computational requirements for the AI-driven economy of tomorrow. Our customers now have access to processing power that will dramatically accelerate their innovation.”
A key feature of the implementation is its focus on sustainability through the adoption of direct-to-chip liquid cooling technology. This system significantly boosts energy efficiency while ensuring the NVIDIA B300 GPU architecture operates at peak performance. The partnership is showcasing a fully functional, live cluster that enterprises can utilize for their most demanding projects.
This technological leap allows for greater computational density and superior thermal management, which directly translates into enhanced performance for businesses engaged in complex AI and machine learning endeavors. The facility’s design incorporates industry-leading practices, setting new benchmarks for both data center operational efficiency and environmental responsibility.
The supercluster is engineered to support enterprise-scale AI. Mohamed Taha, Executive Vice President at NextGenAI, commented, “Working with du enables us to deliver cutting-edge AI capabilities directly to enterprises across the region. The fusion of du’s world-class infrastructure with our AI expertise creates an ecosystem where businesses can rapidly scale their AI initiatives. This effectively removes the traditional barriers of infrastructure limitations and deployment delays, heralding a new era of AI accessibility in the Middle East.”
This announcement is a core component of du’s broader strategy to advance its data center colocation services by integrating the market’s most innovative technologies. The substantial 13+ megawatt capacity is specifically built to handle massive enterprise AI workloads, ambitious research projects, and commercial applications that demand immense computational resources. This major infrastructure investment solidifies du’s role as a technology leader, providing customers with the essential computational foundation required for implementing competitive AI solutions across diverse industries and use cases.
(Source: Economy Middle East)
