Moro Hub, SAP to Host Public Cloud on Zero-Carbon Data Centre

Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital division of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (PJSC), has unveiled a potential collaboration with SAP. The objective of this partnership is to introduce SAP’s public cloud services to the world’s largest solar-powered Green Data Centre located within Moro Hub, situated at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. This groundbreaking initiative paves the way for both public and private sector organizations in the UAE to reduce their environmental footprint by harnessing SAP’s cloud solutions, which will be hosted by Moro.

The announcement was made at the Dubai Business Forum 2023, organized by Dubai Chambers.

“We are working in alignment with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to promote the adoption of sustainable computing technologies in the United Arab Emirates. DEWA Digital’s endeavors are in sync with the UAE’s role as the host for the twenty-eighth session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28). Our operations are firmly rooted in the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Net Zero Emissions Strategy 2050, aiming to provide 100% of Dubai’s energy production capacity from clean energy sources by 2050. This will set the precedent for incorporating sustainable practices, with an innovative array of sustainable digital solutions. With the potential integration of SAP’s public cloud offering into Moro Hub’s zero-carbon data center in Dubai, both public and private sector entities in the UAE are poised to unlock opportunities for minimizing their environmental impact and contributing to a sustainable future. This strategic move seamlessly aligns with the UAE’s commitment to sustainable development and underscores the pivotal role of technology in advancing this agenda,” said HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA).

Sergio Maccotta, Senior Vice President of SAP Middle East and Africa – South, expressed optimism about the potential hosting of SAP’s public cloud in Moro’s carbon-neutral data center, highlighting SAP’s increased investment in the UAE. “As the host of COP28 and a key player in global sustainability initiatives, the UAE is widely recognized for its commitment to digitalization and sustainability. Moro Hub’s data center uses 100% renewable energy, and by collaborating, organizations across the Emirates can leverage the latest environmentally focused solutions offered by SAP. SAP, Digital DEWA, and Moro Hub believe that a focus on sustainability provides an opportunity for companies to become more efficient by improving current operations and unlocking potential through new business models.”

“Moro Hub’s Guinness-certified green data center, launched earlier this year, is the world’s largest solar-powered data center. The Uptime TIER III-Certified data center operates entirely on renewable energy, with a capacity exceeding 100 megawatts (MW). By harnessing our advanced infrastructure in conjunction with SAP’s cloud-based solutions, businesses can now embark on a transformative journey toward responsible growth and operational excellence. If implemented, this partnership between Moro Hub and SAP will revolutionize digital advancement and sustainability in the UAE,” said Marwan Bin Haidar, Vice Chairman, and Group CEO of Digital DEWA.