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Big Tech's uncertain future in the Persian gulf

  • NYT News Service--The Times of India
  • published date: 2026-03-08 05:18:36 UTC

Gulf nations like the UAE and Bahrain attracted US tech firms and capital for AI infrastructure. These investments, crucial for diversifying economies away from oil, now face severe risks. Attacks on data centres and undersea cables highlight the new danger…

For years, Persian Gulf monarchies like the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Qatar have lured US tech companies and Wall Street capital to team up on projects, dangling friendly investment terms and… [+6287 chars]