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Gulf States Race to Build Overland Data Routes to Europe
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE are financing six competing data corridors through Syria, Iraq, and East Africa to bypass maritime chokepoints.
Key Takeaways
- Six competing Gulf-backed data corridors being built through Syria, Iraq, and East Africa
- Routes bypass Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea maritime chokepoints
- Reflects Gulf states' pivot from oil infrastructure to digital infrastructure strategy
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