THE MIDDLE EAST’S

93. Hassan Alnaqbi

Designation: CEO
Company: Khazna Data Centers
Residence: U.A.E.
Nationality: Emirati
Sector: Technology

Alnaqbi assumed his current role in 2014. In February 2024, Khazna launched the AUH6 data center, a 31.8-megawatt hyperscale AI-ready facility in Abu Dhabi’s Masdar City, aligning with the company’s Future First Strategy. In May 2024, Khazna announced the construction of an advanced data center in Mafraq in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, which is set to open in 2026. Since joining Khazna, Alnaqbi has overseen its expansion from two data centers to over 23 operational data centers, with an additional seven currently under development.