Khazna Data Centers has announced plans to build a new AI-ready facility in Ankara, Türkiye. The planned data center will offer a potential capacity of up to 100 megawatts (MW). It will be located in Başkent OIZ, a strategic industrial zone in the capital.

This move supports Türkiye’s growing focus on artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure. According to Stanford University’s AI Index 2025, the country saw a 198% rise in AI talent between 2016 and 2024.

The announcement follows a wave of tech collaboration. In 2023, the UAE and Türkiye signed MOUs worth over USD 50 billion to boost cooperation in various sectors, including technology.

Khazna is expanding its presence worldwide with a fast-growing network of hyperscale data centers. These facilities offer the foundation for digital economies, enabling advanced applications in AI, cloud computing, and beyond.

The Ankara data center will be:

• Modular in design
• Scalable to meet evolving demand
• Flexible for different workloads (AI, cloud, and critical apps)

In the initial phase, it will focus on cloud services. Future phases will support more complex and high-density computing needs.

Khazna places a strong emphasis on sustainability. The Ankara facility will include several energy-efficient and low-emission features:

• Use of low-GWP refrigerants (no HFCs)
• Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels
• Low-carbon and recycled building materials
• High-efficiency adiabatic chillers for free cooling
• Wastewater reuse systems
• Generators capable of running on Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO)

These innovations aim to reduce the center’s carbon footprint while maintaining performance and reliability.

Hassan Alnaqbi, CEO of Khazna Data Centers, said the new site would contribute to Türkiye’s tech-driven economy and ongoing digital transformation.

H.E. Saeed Thani Hareb Al Dhaheri, UAE Ambassador to Türkiye, highlighted the project as a symbol of strengthening bilateral ties.

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