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UAE launches first enterprise IT hardware manufacturing facility in Dubai Silicon Oasis
The UAE launched its first enterprise IT hardware manufacturing facility in Dubai Silicon Oasis, boosting AI and advanced technology production.
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), 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 position as a regional hub for advanced technology and knowledge-based manufacturing, with the company designing, developing, and producing secure technology solutions locally. The development aligns with national priorities to enhance technological sovereignty, localize advanced industries, and build resilient digital infrastructure capable of supporting artificial intelligence and the wider digital economy.
