45MW AI data centre campus planned at Khazaen

MUSCAT, NOV 9
Plans for a 45-megawatt (MW) data centre campus at Khazaen Economic City in Barka are set to add fresh momentum to Oman's rapidly expanding digital infrastructure sector, as investors increasingly target the Sultanate for artificial intelligence (AI), hyperscale computing and international data hosting services.
The proposed Khazaen Data Campus (KDC), promoted by Dr Thomas Alexander and Dr Aadil Alexander, who are associated with the well-known Al Adrak Group of companies, is envisaged as a carrier-neutral, enterprise-grade facility catering to international cloud operators, AI developers and high-performance computing customers.
Spanning approximately 55,000 square metres, the campus is being designed with an initial development capacity of up to 45 MW, with provision for eventual expansion to 100 MW, subject to market demand and infrastructure requirements.
Khazaen's selection reflects its strategic location along the Muscat–Al Batinah Expressway, proximity to the capital and major economic centres, and access to an expanding logistics and industrial ecosystem. Its investment-friendly infrastructure, land availability and connectivity to domestic and international markets also make it an attractive location for large-scale digital infrastructure development.
According to the developer's published project information, KDC will accommodate enterprise colocation, high-density AI computing and high-performance computing workloads. The campus is being planned around internationally recognised standards, including ANSI/TIA-942 Rated 3 and EN 50600 Class 3, with particular emphasis on resilience, scalability, security and operational efficiency.
Its carrier-neutral architecture will allow customers to select their preferred telecommunications and network service providers, supporting connectivity flexibility and reducing dependence on individual operators.
Other design priorities include resilient electrical distribution, advanced cooling infrastructure, physical security, maintainability and operational continuity.
KDC’s promoters have described the development as a long-term investment in regional digital infrastructure, positioning Oman as a connectivity gateway serving international markets.
The project is structured across eight development phases. Having completed its initial governance and control stage, KDC has entered the design phase, with initial operations targeted during 2028, subject to approvals and development progress.
The announcement comes amid a wave of major AI and hyperscale data centre proposals across Oman.
In Salalah, Omani investment group Mubbadrah Investments is spearheading a proposed $3 billion AI computing campus, targeting eventual capacity of up to 400 MW, with international partners supporting infrastructure and renewable energy development.
Separately, UK-based Yamna recently announced the Salalah Al Khadra Digital initiative, envisaging initial investment exceeding £1 billion, equivalent to approximately $1.3 billion, in AI and hyperscale data centre infrastructure.
Together, these projects underscore Oman's growing appeal as a destination for energy-intensive digital investments, supported by its strategic geographic location, international connectivity, renewable energy potential and ambitions to develop a globally competitive digital economy under Oman Vision 2040.