Hexagon data center

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Hexagon data center

Year Planned: 2027

Construction has officially commenced on the Hexagon data center in Riyadh, a monumental 30 million-square-foot facility designed for the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA). As the largest government data center in the world, this Tier IV-certified project will host over 290 government systems.

True to its name, the facility features a unique concentric hexagonal design and is built to meet rigorous green building standards. Launched as a cornerstone of the Saudi Vision 2030 initiative, the Hexagon data center represents a strategic leap toward establishing the Kingdom as a global hub for digital innovation, data sovereignty, and a sustainable digital economy.

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