Sharjah: HH Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Communication Technologies Authority (SCTA) has attended the signing of a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Sharjah Communication and Technology Authority, BEEAH Group, and Khazna Data Centres.
The strategic partnership will advance Sharjah’s digital infrastructure by establishing multiple data centers, including the largest Tier III data center at the Sharjah Free Zone for Communication Technologies (ComTec) in Kalba.
The MoU was formalized at BEEAH’s headquarters, signed by Khaled Al Huraimel, CEO and Vice Chairman of BEEAH, Hassan Al Naqbi, CEO of Khazna Data Centres, and Rashid Al Ali, Executive Director of the Sharjah Communication and Technology Authority.
This initiative focuses on building eco-friendly data centers powered by renewable energy, setting new sustainability benchmarks within the industry. Khazna Data Centres will oversee the development of state-of-the-art facilities, while the Sharjah Communication and Technology Authority will provide regulatory backing, allocate land, and establish the energy infrastructure required to support the project.
The project marks a major milestone in Sharjah’s digital evolution, furthering its ambition to position Kalba’s free zone as a leading global hub for artificial intelligence.
In addition to the MoU signing, Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi toured BEEAH’s art exhibition, “Women’s Work: From Handicrafts to Fine Arts-Reviving Arab Textile Arts,” organized in collaboration with the Barjeel Art Foundation. The exhibition celebrates the integration of traditional handicrafts with modern fine arts, showcasing Arab textile artistry.
The event was attended by notable Sharjah officials, including Sheikh Saud bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Director General of Sharjah Digital Department; Engineer Yousef Khamis Al Othmani, Chairman of the Roads and Transport Authority; Engineer Hamad Jumaa Al Shamsi, Chairman of the Planning and Survey Department; and Saeed Sultan Al Suwaidi, Chairman of the Sharjah Electricity, Water, and Gas Authority, along with other senior officials.