The Emirates Group announced today that it has joined forces with Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, for co-location services at the Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. Moro Hub is the world’s largest solar-powered data center.
“This strategic alliance with the Emirates Group underscores Dubai’s dedication to accelerating digital transformation and reinforcing its global standing in sustainable aviation. By joining forces with them, Moro Hub is set to drive sustainable economic growth and ensure a future powered by innovation and sustainability, thus cementing Dubai’s leadership on the world stage,” stated Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA.
The agreement was signed in the presence of Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer by Michael Doersam, Emirates Group’s chief financial and group services officer and Marwan Bin Haidar, vice chairman and group CEO of Digital DEWA.
Relocation to begin in mid-2026
The co-location marks a major shift for the Emirates Group’s robust technology infrastructure as the organisation prepares for its next big growth trajectory. The group expects to start relocating its data center from mid-2026 to Moro Hub, which will provide comprehensive co-location services, including rack space, power, cooling, equipment supply and other services.
“We continue to position Dubai as a global leader in sustainable digital innovation, fully aligned with the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050. We are proud to strengthen the group’s sustainability journey with this strategic move to the world’s largest green solar-powered data center at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park,” added Al Tayer.
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Emirates Group reduces environmental footprint
With this move, Emirates Group will switch to clean energy to the tune of 3,000 megawatts annually, which is required to power the data center.
“Our partnership with Moro Hub is a major step for our technology landscape as we gear up for our next era of growth and expansion. Both organisations share a common vision to position Dubai as a global leader in technology, innovation and sustainability. By transitioning our digital operations to Moro Hub, we are building operational resilience, scalability and, above all, reducing our environmental footprint. Adopting clean energy solutions underscores our commitment to a greener, tech-driven future,” stated Michael Doersam, Emirates Group’s chief financial and group services officer.
