Drone strikes targeting Amazon Web Services data centres in the UAE have disrupted the Gulf's aspirations to become a global AI hub, as investment decisions in the region face increased scrutiny due to heightened risks. Following the onset of conflict in February, oil prices surged over 55%, and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, complicating energy economics. Industry leaders, including Pure Data Center Group's CEO Gary Wojtaszek, noted that investment decisions are being delayed as risks associated with the region's instability are factored into the investment process. The Atlantic Council's Trisha Ray emphasized the unprecedented nature of the situation, highlighting the strategic importance of AI infrastructure, which is now seen as vulnerable as oil pipelines. Despite these challenges, major players in Gulf AI, such as G42, remain optimistic about their long-term goals.
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Gulf's AI Ambitions Tested as Drone Strikes Disrupt AWS Data Centres Amid War
The Next Web AI· Ana Maria Constantin· Monday, May 25, 2026
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