Amazon's Cloud Unit Hit by Fire in UAE Data Center

Mar 2, 2026 United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates Technology
Amazon's Cloud Unit Hit by Fire in UAE Data Center

Amazon's cloud unit in the UAE reported a fire after objects struck its data center, amid regional tensions including retaliatory missile strikes following U.S.

Amazon's Cloud Unit Hit by Fire in UAE Data Center

The UAE is currently reeling from retaliatory missile and drone strikes following U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.

A fire broke out at Amazon's cloud unit data center in the UAE after objects were reported to have hit it. While AWS did not confirm or deny any connection between the incident and the ongoing regional conflicts, questions are being raised about the potential link.

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