Khazaen Data Campus in Oman: what it means for cloud and AI firms, and when to start planning

On 9 November 2026 the Khazaen Data Campus was announced: a carrier-neutral facility on about 55,000 sq m at Khazaen Economic City in Barka, according to Oman Observer. Initial capacity is up to 45 MW, with possible expansion to 100 MW depending on demand and infrastructure.

What is known so far

The project is split into eight phases, has completed its initial governance and control stage, and is now in design. Initial operations are targeted for 2028, subject to approvals and development progress. Announced services are enterprise colocation, high-density AI computing and high-performance computing, and the target customers are international cloud operators and AI developers.

What has not been announced

The report does not give hosting prices, contract terms, an application process or project-specific incentives. Ask the developer for these directly, and do not build a decision on them until you see them in writing.

What your company decides now

If your plan is to serve Gulf customers from Oman, the target date gives you about two years to prepare your legal entity. Three questions before contracting any capacity: is your activity open to foreign investors? Will you incorporate on the mainland or in an economic or free zone, each with its own licensing and incentives? And who signs contracts for your company in Oman?

Source: Oman Observer: 45MW AI data centre campus planned at Khazaen — 2026-11-09