Ahmad Al Malla

Data Center Principal at Integrated Dawiyat

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Ahmad Al Malla is a Data Center infrastructure leader, and holder of Saudi Arabia’s Premium Residency under the Special Talent category. With more than 26 years of experience, his career spans hyperscale data centers, mission-critical facilities, and telecommunications infrastructure.

His expertise covers data center strategy and design, Tier III and Tier IV infrastructure, MEP systems, power and cooling, DCIM, technical governance, and AI infrastructure. His recent work focuses on dynamic data hall concepts and Direct-to-Chip liquid cooling architectures designed to support high-density and AI workloads while maintaining resilience, scalability, and operational flexibility.

Throughout his career, Ahmad has worked across the full data center lifecycle, from technical strategy and concept design through detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operational readiness.

He holds multiple Uptime Institute credentials, including Accredited Tier Designer, Accredited Operations Specialist, Accredited Tier Professional, and Accredited Sustainability Advisor.