Amazon Web Services UAE (ME-CENTRAL-1)
BDubai, UAE · AE · Amazon Web Services (Amazon.com Inc.)
OperationalAI-Capable HyperscaleVerified
Environment
Water Stress
extremely highA
WRI Aqueduct 4.0, 2023, 2023
Aquifer Stress
Not DisclosedND
Grid Carbon Intensity
359 gCO₂/kWhB
IEA Electricity Information 2022, UAE (incl. Barakah nuclear), 2022
Grid RegionUAE National Grid (TRANSCO/DEWA)
Drought Risk
high
NOAA/WMO Global Climate Data, 2023
Environmental Review
approved
UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment
Facility
CategoryAI-Capable Hyperscale
StatusOperational
Year Opened2022
CapacityNot DisclosedND
Location
25.2000, 55.2700 · AE
RegionDubai, UAE
Research statusVerified
Last verified2026-05-01
Evidence (1 source)
Journalism2022-08-29Amazon Web Services
Confirms August 2022 launch, three-AZ configuration, UAE location, and US$5B investment.
AWS Middle East (UAE) Region launched with three Availability Zones in August 2022, with US$5B investment commitment through 2036.
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