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Ahmed bin Saeed witnesses opening of new manufacturing unit at Dubai Silicon Oasis
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), today witnessed the inauguration of the headquarters and first manufacturing facility of KERNO Enterprises at Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the special economic zone for knowledge- and innovation-driven companies and a member of DIEZ.
The ceremony was attended by His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade; His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Al Zarooni, Executive Chairman of DIEZ; and Christopher Caswell, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Kerno Enterprises, alongside senior government and private sector officials and company representatives.
KERNO Enterprises is the first manufacturer of enterprise IT hardware in the UAE. The facility further strengthens Dubai’s standing as a regional hub for advanced technology and knowledge-based manufacturing, with the company designing, developing, and producing secure technology solutions locally. This development is in line with national priorities to enhance technological sovereignty, localise advanced industries, and build resilient digital infrastructure capable of meeting the demands of artificial intelligence and the wider digital economy.
During the visit, His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed toured the facility and reviewed its advanced production lines, including assembly operations, testing procedures, and quality assurance systems. He was also briefed on KERNO Enterprises’ portfolio of solutions spanning AI servers, high-performance computing systems, enterprise servers, and data storage technologies.
His Highness said: “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.”
