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

CNBC · May 24, 2026, 9:19 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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  • But two Amazon data centers in the UAE were targeted early in the war and, nearly three months later, oil prices remain around $100 a barrel and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.

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The Gulf's ambition to become a global hub for artificial intelligence is being tested, as the potential for a prolonged conflict in the Middle East raises questions over energy security, infrastructure resilience and investor confidence.

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