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world1d ago

UAE digital services faced outages after Iranian drone strikes hit data centers in the country, disrupting routine online services.
An AWS facility in Bahrain was damaged by a nearby drone strike, Iranian state media said targeted its support of the U.S. military.
Analysts say the strikes highlight data centers as critical infrastructure shaping national security planning.
Governments increasingly classify data centers as critical infrastructure in the U.S., U.K., and EU.
Multi-region replication and backup options are being revisited as digital resilience becomes a geopolitical concern.
US government designation of Anthropic as a supply chain risk adds to tech companies' regional pressures.
Qiao Xiaomi plans annual smartphone processor chip launches as it expands into advanced tech areas.
Iranian drone campaign targets oil fields and data centers as part of regional retaliation.
Security experts urge reassessment of risk for operators amid rising drone warfare.
Regional data center expansion has drawn hyperscalers to the Middle East due to cost advantages.

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world18h ago

Iranian drone strikes hit UAE data centres, triggering fires and power shutdowns, signaling a new front in Gulf warfare.
A second data centre and a third facility near Bahrain were reported damaged in the coordinated strikes.
Experts warn such attacks threaten Gulf investments and the region’s AI ambitions.
The strikes highlight the UAE’s vulnerability as a key data centre hub amid a broader AI race.
Analysts compare data centre protection to defending critical maritime routes and cables.
Gulf states’ AI investments are framed as part of a strategic pivot with US ties.
Iranian authorities claim the strike aimed to study data centres' role in military and intelligence work.
US and Gulf leaderships view cyber and physical security as essential for AI infrastructure.
Geopolitical tensions amplify concerns over AI sector resilience in the Gulf.
Experts stress diversified submarine cables reduce risk but also create chokepoints.

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