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The Middle East war is testing the Gulf's ambitions to become an AI hub

War-related attacks and higher energy risks are slowing some data-center investment decisions as Gulf states seek to build AI infrastructure at scale.

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Attacks on data centers in the Middle East and persistently high energy prices have altered the calculus for operators of the facilities, analysts say.

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The Middle East War is testing the plans of the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Qatar to become global hubs for artificial intelligence, under conditions where the conflict raises questions about energy security, infrastructure and investor confidence, reports CNBC.

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CNBC broke the news in Englewood Cliffs, United States on Sunday, May 24, 2026.
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