Gulf States Maintain AI Infrastructure Buildout Despite Elevated Risks and Rising Costs
Construction on more than USD 100 billion in AI infrastructure projects across the UAE and Saudi Arabia is continuing without broad stoppages, EnterpriseAM reported. However, rising insurance premiums, supply chain frictions, and regional security threats are altering project economics. Western hyperscalers and regional firms face potential headwinds as Iranian officials threaten retaliatory measures against regional data assets.

