Abu Dhabi-based NIP Group has significantly expanded its bitcoin mining and high-performance computing operations, increasing its total capacity to approximately 11.3 EH/s. The move solidifies its position among the world’s top publicly traded bitcoin mining operators and establishes it as the largest in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region by current disclosed capacity.
This increased capacity allows the digital entertainment company to generate around 160 Bitcoins per month, subject to network conditions. The expansion is a key part of NIP Group’s strategy to build an ecosystem that integrates gaming, entertainment, blockchain, AI, and high-performance computing.
Strategic Expansion into Digital Infrastructure
The development reinforces Abu Dhabi’s growing reputation as a global hub for digital infrastructure. Hicham Chahine, co-CEO of NIP Group, described the move as a demonstration of the speed at which the company is advancing its strategy.
“Building large-scale computing power gives us a stronger foundation to pursue opportunities in high-performance computing, crypto mining and AI applications in gaming and entertainment,” Chahine said. “As a pioneer among gaming companies establishing significant computing infrastructure, we’re uniquely positioned to explore emerging use cases at the intersection of gaming, entertainment, blockchain and AI.”
Carl Argen, COO of NIPG Mining and Digital Assets, added that the company will deploy the new assets with efficiency and precision. He noted this will deliver stable output immediately while preparing its computing base for more advanced applications in the future.
Abu Dhabi’s Rise as a Tech Centre
Over the past two years, Abu Dhabi has emerged as an influential global centre for AI, blockchain, and data-driven infrastructure. The emirate has attracted billions in global investment to develop AI-optimised data centres and supercomputing hubs. NIP Group’s expansion, supported by its partnership with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), aligns with the UAE’s national strategy to become a leader in these fields.
The emirate’s proactive regulatory environment, stable energy supply, and government-backed innovation programmes have made it an attractive destination for next-generation infrastructure development. This supportive ecosystem provides a platform for NIP Group to push the boundaries of technology in its core sectors. The move follows earlier news where Abu Dhabi’s NIP boosts Bitcoin mining output to become a top regional operator.
Connecting Gaming, AI, and Web3
This latest expansion marks a pivotal moment in NIP Group’s evolution from a digital entertainment company into a technology-driven infrastructure leader. By anchoring its operations in Abu Dhabi, the company is positioning itself at the crossroads of gaming, blockchain innovation, and AI.
The UAE’s progressive regulatory framework, which has seen the introduction of services like regulated Bitcoin mining with du’s Cloud Miner, and its ambition to become an AI-native economy by 2030 create an ideal environment for this transformation. NIP Group’s investment in computing power is a foundational step towards achieving its long-term technological goals.
