AI data centre rush raises construction supply chain concerns
· Source: tradearabia.com
In short
Data centre developers worldwide are rapidly shifting to build AI-supportive facilities, but supply chains are struggling to meet the complex cooling and power demands. The Middle East is emerging as a key digital infrastructure hub with significant growth in AI data centre capacity, despite challenges like inflation, labour shortages, and supply constraints. Experts recommend modular construction, local sourcing, and renewable energy integration to address these challenges and maintain cost efficiency.
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Tags: data centres, construction, supply chain, AI workloads, cooling, Middle East