ArusGrid tracks 2 active data center projects operated by SDAIA, with 500 MW of planned IT load, across Saudi Arabia. Of these, 1 is under construction and 1 is at the land and permitting stage. Projects under construction or commissioning account for 480 MW.
ArusGrid classes the operator as local developer. Projects appear under the names SDAIA (Saudi Data and AI Authority). The largest project is SDAIA Hexagon at 480 MW in Riyadh, under construction. AI workloads are confirmed at 1 site. Named funders across its projects are Government of Saudi Arabia. Disclosed tenants across its projects are Government of Saudi Arabia.
| Project | City | Stage | Planned MW | Running MW | Operator | AI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDAIA Hexagon | Riyadh | Under construction | 480 * | undisclosed | SDAIA (Saudi Data and AI Authority) | Confirmed |
| SDAIA Salboukh data centre | Salboukh | Land and permitting | 20 | undisclosed | SDAIA (Saudi Data and AI Authority) | No signal either way |
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