Sheikh Hamdan opens Moro Hub’s solar-powered data center 

  • Date: 17-Feb-2023
  • Source: GCC Business News
  • Sector:Oil & Gas
  • Country:UAE
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Sheikh Hamdan opens Moro Hub’s solar-powered data center 

Sheikh Hamdan inaugurates MoroHub green data center

Data Hub Integrated Solutions (Moro Hub), a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has launched its green data center at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the largest single-site solar park in the world.

The opening event featured the signing of agreements between Moro Hub and its key technology partners and customers including Dell Technologies, Microsoft, Huawei, VMWare, Emirates NBD, Digital Dubai Authority, and Dubai Islamic Bank. The facility has been recognized as the largest solar-powered data center by the Guinness World Records.

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Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, opened the green data center in the presence of Mr. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of Dewa.

Following the launch, Sheikh Hamdan toured the facility where he was briefed by Mr. Al Tayer on the facility’s integrated solutions designed to provide next-generation services in the areas of digital transformation, cloud and hosting services, cybersecurity, smart cities, IoT services and professional and managed services, as well as Moro services supported by ChatGPT technology.

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer

MD & CEO – DEWA “Moro