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UAE Data Centre Capacity Set to Double as AI and Cloud Demand Surges

The UAE’s data centre sector is expected to double in capacity by 2030, driven by rising demand for artificial intelligence and cloud computing infrastructure, with industry leaders gathering in Dubai to focus on energy-efficient and secure expansion strategies.
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