KERNO Enterprises opens first UAE IT hardware facility in Dubai

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.

Located at the Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO)—a special economic zone and member of DIEZ—this marks a significant milestone for the firm within the UAE.

The ceremony gathered senior government and company representatives, including 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. This facility establishes KERNO Enterprises as the first manufacturer of enterprise IT hardware operating in the United Arab Emirates.

This development reinforces Dubai’s status as a regional hub for advanced technology manufacturing. By designing, developing, and producing secure technological solutions locally, the company supports national priorities. These include enhancing technological sovereignty, localising advanced industries, and constructing a resilient digital infrastructure for the artificial intelligence era. During his visit, His Highness toured the facility, reviewing advanced production lines, assembly operations, testing procedures, and quality assurance systems.

His Highness was also briefed on KERNO Enterprises' extensive portfolio. Solutions encompass artificial intelligence servers, high-performance computing systems, enterprise servers, and data storage technologies. Boasting an annual capacity exceeding 60,000 technology products, the DSO facility will manufacture enterprise and edge computing servers, UAE-developed x86 multi-purpose platforms, and storage systems designed for mission-critical applications.

Reflecting on the milestone, 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.”

He noted that this establishment represents a vital addition to the manufacturing landscape, acting as a cornerstone for building the future economy and advancing diversification in alignment with the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33.

His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, said: “The inauguration of Kerno Enterprises' facility in Dubai Silicon Oasis marks an important step in the UAE's journey towards building a more diversified and competitive economy driven by knowledge, innovation, and advanced technology. It also reflects the country's ability to attract high-value investments in future-focused sectors and transform them into industrial and technological projects that add measurable value to the national economy.”

He added: “This facility is aligned with the UAE's vision of developing an advanced trade and investment ecosystem and strengthening its position as a global hub for advanced industries and digital technologies. Enabling companies to design, develop, and manufacture high-performance solutions within the country supports the competitiveness of national exports and creates broader opportunities for international partnerships.”

His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Al Zarooni said: “The inauguration of KERNO Enterprises' facility reflects the growing role of Dubai Silicon Oasis as a dedicated platform for technology, knowledge, and innovation-driven enterprises.”

He added: “The presence of KERNO Enterprises at Dubai Silicon Oasis represents an important addition to Dubai's technology business community, particularly given its focus on the manufacturing of enterprise information technology equipment and secure digital infrastructure. We look forward to this facility contributing to strengthening local technology manufacturing capabilities and supporting Dubai's readiness for the digital economy and artificial intelligence.”

Christopher Caswell, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Kerno Enterprises, stated: “The selection of Dubai Silicon Oasis as the primary location for the facility reflects its position as a leading hub for knowledge, innovation and future technologies, as well as the enabling environment it provides for the growth of advanced technology companies. The move aligns with KERNO Enterprises' vision to develop and manufacture world-class technologies within the UAE, leveraging DSO's advanced infrastructure and integrated ecosystem, which bring together technical talent, strategic partners and the business enablers required for expansion and innovation.”