Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has introduced a new manufacturing facility in the Hamriyah Free Zone.
This cutting-edge facility aims to offer AI-ready data center solutions to meet the region’s growing market needs. The facility will manufacture and assemble AI-ready prefabricated modular data centers.
The launch also aligns with the UAE’s ‘Make it in the Emirates’ strategy and the ongoing In-Country Value (ICV) program, which is designed to enhance local economy and boost the private sector’s contribution to the UAE’s GDP.
This initiative reinforces Schneider Electric’s role in boosting local production and driving industrial and sustainable growth through advanced manufacturing practices.
Amel Chadli President of Gulf Countries – Schneider Electric
“Our expansion in local manufacturing reflects Schneider Electric’s commitment to the UAE’s vision for industrial growth and sustainability. By advancing our AI-powered data center solutions, we are addressing the country’s increasing demand for scalable, energy-efficient, digital infrastructure. This facility will allow us to deliver data center solutions that align with both national economic objectives and the evolving needs of industries.”
The new range of data centers is designed to cater to the growing demands of customer for greater predictability, lower total cost of ownership, and faster deployment. In addition to this, the facility will flourish local jobs, with up to 70 percent local content across supply chain management, logistics, project management and maintenance.
Schneider Electric, launched in 1836 as a steel company, has established itself as a global leader in energy management and automation over the decades through strategic partnerships and acquisitions. Today, the company has a vibrant ecosystem with 150,000 colleagues and over a million partners operating in more than 100 countries.
