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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Technology
Vinay Patel

RARE PHOTOS: Qatar ai push relies on low cost electricity as long term economic risks mount - The Real Truth

To catch up with Saudi Arabia and the UAE, Qatar is leveraging its low-cost electricity and vast wealth to build a major AI hub. (Credit: Pixabay)

Qatar is betting big on artificial intelligence by leveraging its abundant, cheap energy to power massive data centres. While this strategy offers a clear competitive edge today, it tethered the nation's digital future to its volatile fossil fuel reserves.

As global markets shift, the long-term financial stability of this high-tech pivot remains under intense scrutiny.

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