UAE and Saudi Arabia push to become global compute and cloud hubs

Saudi Arabia and the UAE are accelerating investment in AI infrastructure, hyperscale data centers, cloud computing, and cybersecurity as competition for global computing capacity intensifies. Industry discussions highlighted by Reuters NEXT Gulf suggest the region is positioning itself as a future AI and cloud hub serving markets across Europe, Asia, and Africa. The expansion is expected to support enterprise digitalization, innovation, and long-term technology-sector growth.

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Reuters NEXT Gulf / Regional Technology Coverage – August 2026