Ghana and UAE Ink $1 Billion Deal to Build Africa’s Biggest AI & Tech Hub
Ghana has taken a bold step toward becoming a digital powerhouse on the African continent by partnering with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in a $1 billion agreement to build Africa’s largest artificial intelligence and technology hub. The project, set to rise in Ningo-Prampram in the Greater Accra Region, will occupy a massive 25 square kilometer site and aims to attract thousands of global tech firms. The Dubai Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) is fully funding the initiative, while the Ghanaian government is contributing the land and strategic support to make the vision a reality.
Once completed, the hub will serve as a vibrant center for cutting-edge innovation, housing satellite offices for top tech companies like Microsoft, Google (Alphabet), Oracle, Meta, and IBM. It will also play a central role in Ghana’s broader ambition to train and employ tech-savvy youth across key fields such as AI, data protection, cybersecurity, and digital governance. This ties directly into the government’s One Million Coders Programme, aimed at equipping Ghanaians with the skills needed to thrive in the global digital economy.
The signing ceremony was led by Ghana’s Minister for Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, and Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem of the PCFC. Construction is expected to begin in 2026, with phases rolling out over the next few years. Once operational, the hub is expected to create tens of thousands of jobs, drive innovation, and strengthen Ghana’s position as a technology and investment destination in West Africa. The partnership signals a new era of cooperation between Ghana and the UAE and sets the stage for a transformative leap into the future.
