President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is looking forward to the proposed establishment of a largest data center in the country by Dubai-based tech firm DAMAC Digital.
The President met with Hussain Sajwani, founder and chairman of DAMAC Digital, and other officials in Abu Dhabi to tackle proposed investments in the Philippines.
In a press statement from the Palace, the President pitched the country as a rising hub for data centers, cloud services, and AI-powered technology, saying the proposed Laguna facility could put the Philippines firmly on the regional tech map.
“In particular, the President expressed excitement about the proposal to establish the biggest data center in the country as it will position the Philippines as a data center hub in the region,” the Palace press statement read.
“He assured that DAMAC Digital will be given high priority as they are investing in a sector that the Philippines wants to develop,” it added.
The business meeting is part of the President’s two-day working visit to Abu Dhabi, where he joined the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026 Summit and witnessed the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.
DAMAC Digital is the digital infrastructure arm of Dubai-based DAMAC Group. Formerly known as EDGNEX Data Centres, the company rebranded in mid-2025 as it ramped up its global expansion.