Aligned Data Centers

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Dallas-based hyperscale data center operator with 50 campuses and 5GW+ operational and planned capacity, recently acquired by AIP/MGX/GIP consortium for $40B in 2026.

Why interesting to a deal team

Ahmed Yahia Al-Idrissi's quoted participation in $40B acquisition reflects MGX's lead role in world's largest data center deal, demonstrating scale and execution in critical infrastructure.

Experts connected to this company

Ahmed Yahia Al IdrissiLed ~$40B MGX/AIP/GIP acquisition, quoted on the deal

Ahmed Yahia Al Idrissi

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer

MGX

Fund GPAbu Dhabi

As MGX's CEO and AIP Vice Chairman, he directs tens of billions in AI/data-center capital, including the record $40B Aligned Data Centers buyout — a must-know check-writer for colocation deals.

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