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UAE revises AI data center plan after Iranian attacks: Reuters

11 September 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

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11 September 2026

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AI Infrastructure

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UAE

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Fusion42 · 11 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

The UAE is revising its 5-gigawatt AI data center project plans by dispersing the infrastructure across multiple sites and enhancing protection measures after Iranian missile and drone attacks raised security concerns.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI Infrastructure, and 10 sources have reported it between 11 Sep 2026 and 14 Sep 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

UAE's shift to distributed AI data centers with enhanced defenses opens a chance for providers specialising in secure, resilient infrastructure to gain strategic inroads in the Gulf's growing AI market.

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10 sources · first reported 11 Sep 2026 · latest 14 Sep 2026

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AI Infrastructuredata-centersnational-securitymiddle-eastinfrastructure-resilienceUAEAI