Abu Dhabi-based NIP Group, a leading global digital entertainment company, has announced a major expansion of its Bitcoin mining and high-performance computing (HPC) operations, increasing its total capacity to 11.3 exahashes per second (EH/s). This milestone positions NIP Group among the top publicly traded Bitcoin mining operators worldwide and establishes it as the largest Bitcoin-mining company in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region by disclosed capacity. The expanded operations are expected to generate around 160 Bitcoins per month, depending on network conditions, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s emergence as a global digital infrastructure hub while strengthening NIP Group’s technological foundation for next-generation gaming and entertainment ecosystems.
NIP Group’s evolution from digital entertainment to digital infrastructure marks a pivotal transformation where gaming, blockchain, AI, and computing power converge. The expansion reflects the company’s long-term strategy to merge entertainment and infrastructure, creating a unified ecosystem that supports future innovations across Web3 and AI applications. This vision is being realized through NIP Group’s partnership with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), a key collaboration aimed at building high-performance computing infrastructure to serve both regional and global demand.
Through this partnership, NIP Group aligns with Abu Dhabi’s ambition to become a global hub for gaming, AI, and digital infrastructure. Its computing backbone will serve as the foundation for new use cases where entertainment and data-driven intelligence intersect. NIP Group now joins Phoenix Group and reportedly surpasses it in total hashing power, marking a more competitive and diversified phase for large-scale Bitcoin mining and HPC operations in the Middle East.
As part of the expansion, and following its first major Bitcoin mining acquisition in September, NIP Group will acquire mining infrastructure and computational capacity totaling approximately 8.19 EH/s from Apex Cyber Capital Limited, Prosperity Oak Holdings Limited, and Noveau Jumpstar Limited. The transaction will be settled through the issuance of up to 314,515,762 Class A ordinary shares and is expected to close by December 15, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.
Hicham Chahine, Co-CEO of NIP Group, said:
“This transaction demonstrates the speed at which we are advancing our digital infrastructure 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. As a pioneer among gaming companies establishing significant computing infrastructure, we’re uniquely positioned to explore emerging use cases at the intersection of gaming, esports, streaming, crypto, and AI.”
Carl Agren, COO of NIPG Mining and Digital Assets, added:
“We will deploy these assets with efficiency and precision, delivering stable output immediately while preparing our computing base for more advanced applications ahead.”
Abu Dhabi has rapidly emerged as a powerhouse for AI, blockchain, and high-performance computing, attracting billions in global investment over the past two years. The Emirate’s focus on AI-optimized data centers, blockchain-ready ecosystems, and sustainable energy supply has positioned it at the forefront of the global computing economy. NIP Group’s expansion, supported by ADIO, aligns closely with the UAE’s national strategy to become a global leader in AI, Web3, and HPC infrastructure.
For NIP Group, Abu Dhabi represents more than an operational hub—it is a launchpad for integrating creativity, computation, and connectivity, powering the convergence of entertainment, blockchain, and AI. From esports to energy-intensive computing, NIP Group’s trajectory reflects the merging of entertainment and digital infrastructure, and with the support of ADIO, the company’s next chapter promises to redefine what gaming means in a data-driven world.
Sources:
- Abu Dhabi’s NIP boosts Bitcoin mining output, now top private operator in MENA
- NIP Group’s $1B Expansion Anchors Abu Dhabi as a Global Hub for AI, Blockchain, and HPC