Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), on Wednesday oversaw the opening of KERNO Enterprises’ headquarters and manufacturing facility at Dubai Silicon Oasis, marking what officials described as a significant step in the UAE’s push to localise advanced technology production.
KERNO Enterprises is positioned as the first manufacturer of enterprise IT hardware in the country. The facility will produce AI servers, high-performance computing systems, enterprise and edge computing servers, x86 multi-purpose platforms, and enterprise-grade storage systems, with an annual production capacity exceeding 60,000 technology products.
“Guided by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai continues to strengthen its position as a global hub for technology companies and advanced industries, supported by an integrated business environment, world-class infrastructure, and a competitive economic ecosystem that attracts high-value investments and projects,” Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) said in a statement.
He added that the establishment of KERNO Enterprises’ headquarters and manufacturing facility in Dubai Silicon Oasis represents a significant addition to Dubai and the UAE’s advanced manufacturing landscape. It reflects the strategic importance of investment in knowledge, innovation and technology-driven sectors. He further noted that advanced manufacturing remains a cornerstone in building the economy of the future, enhancing digital readiness, and advancing economic diversification, in line with the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33, to position the emirate among the world’s leading economic centres.
“The inauguration of Kerno Enterprises’ facility in Dubai Silicon Oasis marks an important step in the UAE’s journey towards building a more diversified and competitive economy driven by knowledge, innovation, and advanced technology. It also reflects the country’s ability to attract high-value investments in future-focused sectors and transform them into industrial and technological projects that add measurable value to the national economy,” Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade further explained.
“This facility is aligned with the UAE’s vision of developing an advanced trade and investment ecosystem and strengthening its position as a global hub for advanced industries and digital technologies. Enabling companies to design, develop, and manufacture high-performance solutions within the country supports the competitiveness of national exports and creates broader opportunities for international partnerships,” he added.
“The inauguration of KERNO Enterprises’ facility reflects the growing role of Dubai Silicon Oasis as a dedicated platform for technology, knowledge, and innovation-driven enterprises. He emphasised that the DIEZ ecosystem continues to attract high-quality investments that support future-focused sectors and provide an integrated environment for companies to grow, scale, and develop advanced solutions from Dubai to regional and global markets. The presence of KERNO Enterprises at Dubai Silicon Oasis represents an important addition to Dubai’s technology business community, particularly given its focus on the manufacturing of enterprise information technology equipment and secure digital infrastructure. We look forward to this facility contributing to strengthening local technology manufacturing capabilities and supporting Dubai’s readiness for the digital economy and artificial intelligence,” Dr. Mohammed Al Zarooni said.
Caswell said the choice of Dubai Silicon Oasis as the facility’s home reflected the zone’s position as “a leading hub for knowledge, innovation and future technologies,” and reaffirmed the company’s intention to design and manufacture what he called sovereign high-performance computing and AI solutions within the UAE.
“The move aligns with KERNO Enterprises’ vision to develop and manufacture world-class technologies within the UAE, leveraging DSO’s advanced infrastructure and integrated ecosystem, which bring together technical talent, strategic partners and the business enablers required for expansion and innovation,” he added.
Dubai Silicon Oasis is one of three economic zones under DIEZ, alongside Dubai Airport Freezone and Dubai CommerCity.
