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Middle East Expands AI Infrastructure Capacity Rapidly
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In an interview, Mohamed Almasry, EVP for Middle East and Africa at Hitachi Energy, says AI data centres are driving new grid challenges as demand jumps to 100–500 megawatts and sometimes approaches a gigawatt. The IEA warns up to 20% of data centre connections may face delays between 2025 and 2030, and the GCC is positioning itself with energy, financing, and faster permitting to attract hyperscale projects.
