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UAE rethinks AI data centre plans after Iranian attacks, Reuters reports
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Fusion42 · 11 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The UAE is reconsidering its plans to build AI data centres following recent attacks attributed to Iranian forces, reflecting heightened security concerns in the region.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI Infrastructure.
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You face a rising risk environment for data centre projects in the Middle East. Securing alternative locations or strengthening regional partner networks could be urgent to keep AI infrastructure plans viable.
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