UAE minister calls datacenters ‘more important than roads’, unveils new ‘hiding rule’

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What happened

In a bid to bolster data center security, the UAE plans to disguise the physical locations of these critical infrastructures.

This strategy is designed to shield them from potential military threats.

Key facts

  • This strategy is designed to shield them from potential military threats.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 01:47:55 UTC.

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