President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday highlighted a major technology investment from the United Arab Emirates as one of the key economic outcomes of his working visit to Abu Dhabi, signaling growing momentum in Philippine-UAE digital and trade cooperation.
In a statement released during his meetings with UAE leaders and business executives, Marcos welcomed DAMAC Digital’s planned entry into the Philippines, which includes the development of what is expected to become the country’s largest data center facility, with a projected capacity of up to 250 megawatts.
“We are very excited about DAMAC Digital’s planned investment in the Philippines, including what is set to be the largest data center in the country, with up to 250 MW of capacity,” Marcos said. “This positions the Philippines as an emerging data center hub in the region. We continue to welcome investments that strengthen our digital economy, create high-quality jobs, and prepare our country for the demands of the future.”
The announcement comes as part of Marcos’ official visit to the UAE, which was anchored on strengthening economic partnerships, attracting foreign direct investment, and advancing technology-driven growth initiatives. The trip also coincided with high-level bilateral engagements aimed at expanding cooperation in trade, defense, sustainability, and digital infrastructure.
DAMAC Digital, the technology and data infrastructure arm of the Dubai-based DAMAC Group, has been expanding its footprint across the Middle East, Europe, Southeast Asia, and the United States. Its proposed Philippine facility is aligned with the company’s strategy to build large-scale, AI-ready data centers serving hyperscalers, cloud providers, and enterprise clients.
