Oracle among AI firms pushing ahead with Gulf expansion despite higher costs

Oracle and other AI companies are continuing to expand data center capacity in the Gulf region, even though building there is more expensive, as rising demand for compute drives investment.

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2026-10-30 12:06 · Semafor Technology
Oracle among AI firms forging ahead with Gulf expansion

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