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Coverage dated September 23, 2026 to September 24, 2026

Microsoft doubles down on investment in the Gulf

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Microsoft is planning to spend at least $10 billion by 2030 to shore up the region’s digital resilience.

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  1. Bloomberg

    Microsoft Pledges to Spend Additional $2 Billion in Gulf Region (opens Bloomberg)

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    Microsoft Corp. pledged about $2 billion in additional spending in the Middle East, providing the first significant update on its business in the region since the outbreak of the US war with Iran.

  2. Quartz

    Microsoft is committing $10 billion to Gulf cloud and AI infrastructure by 2030 (opens Quartz)

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    The commitment covers Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, and includes more than $400 million for subsea and terrestrial connectivity

  3. Semafor

    Microsoft doubles down on investment in the Gulf (opens Semafor)

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    Microsoft is planning to spend at least $10 billion by 2030 to shore up the region’s digital resilience.

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