Saturday, 17 October, 2026
Powering the AI Boom: WEF Urges MENA to Declare Data Centres "Critical Infrastructure"
By TechShots Studio
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has urged the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to classify AI data centres as "critical loads" and overhaul power planning. With AI server racks consuming up to 100kW—ten times traditional workloads—WEF warned that unpredictable demand spikes, extreme heat, and water scarcity could destabilize regional grids without integrated energy, cooling, and water management.
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