AWS says it can't restore service to Bahrain, UAE facilities 6 months after Iran strikes

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

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In March, two Amazon data centers in the UAE were struck by drones, while a site was also damaged by a nearby drone hit.

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  • Reported by CNBC World and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:04:46 UTC.

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