Microsoft unveils $10 billion Middle East push through 2030 for cloud, cables and training
rvp · x · 2026-09-28
Microsoft has announced a $10 billion Middle East investment push through 2030, covering the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait.
The plan spans cloud and data center infrastructure, subsea cables, and AI/digital skills training — another major step in Microsoft's global compute expansion beyond the US and Europe.
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