The Gulf region's digital infrastructure, once seen as an engine of post-oil economic growth, now faces security challenges due to US aggression and war policies. Amid these threats, Gulf states are investing heavily in transforming themselves into artificial intelligence hubs. Al Jazeera, citing a security expert, reports that a deteriorating security situation could alter the geographical distribution of AI investments and undermine the region's strategy of attracting technology investment through a stable environment. The report emphasizes that Iran may also shift its pressure on the Gulf's maritime economy towards the region's emerging digital economy.
