AI infrastructure growth is rewriting rules of data centre design, says Equinix MENA MD

Kamel Al Tawil, Managing Director at Equinix MENA, discusses the challenges of cooling and power in digital infrastructure in the UAE. The region is heavily investing in AI-ready infrastructure, which is creating new challenges in energy consumption and heat management. This shift necessitates advanced cooling technologies, particularly liquid cooling, to ensure operational sustainability and energy efficiency.