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Alibaba Cloud opens second data centre in Dubai to expand AI and cloud services

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Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and artificial intelligence arm of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group, has launched its second data centre in Dubai, nine years after opening its first in the region. The expansion reflects Alibaba’s ambition to strengthen its global cloud computing footprint and support rising demand across the Middle East.

The launch is part of Alibaba’s broader commitment to invest 380 billion yuan ($53 billion) over three years in cloud infrastructure and AI capabilities. Although the company did not disclose specific financial details for the Dubai facility, it said the move aims to empower both public and private sectors in adopting artificial intelligence technologies more rapidly.

“The Middle East’s advantageous position in fast-tracking AI adoption and its collaborative ecosystem are crucial enablers for companies to thrive,” said Eric Wan, vice president of Alibaba Cloud International and regional general manager of Alibaba Cloud Intelligence.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as a regional leader in AI development, investing billions to diversify its economy beyond oil. In May, the UAE announced plans to build the largest AI campus outside the United States through partnerships with Nvidia, OpenAI, and other global tech firms.

At the GITEX Global technology exhibition in Dubai, Alibaba Cloud also revealed new partnerships with companies such as Abu Dhabi-backed Wio Bank, aiming to use its local data infrastructure to accelerate AI and fintech deployment across the region.

Google to power LA28 Olympics with cloud and AI technology

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Google has been named the official cloud provider for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, joining LA28 as a founding partner in a deal that also includes Team USA and NBCUniversal’s broadcast coverage. The collaboration will leverage Google Cloud’s infrastructure and AI tools, including its Gemini model and a new AI Mode in Search, to enhance both event operations and the fan experience.

Casey Wasserman, LA28 chairperson and president, said the partnership will help deliver “a technologically advanced, engaging, and digitally accessible Games.” Google’s systems will support venue navigation, real-time updates, and interactive digital experiences for millions of spectators and volunteers.

Marvin Chow, Google’s VP of marketing, said the collaboration will make the Games “more personal and interactive,” while NBCUniversal’s ad chief Mark Marshall noted that integrating Google’s AI with NBCU’s content would create “a world-class viewing experience.”

YouTube will also partner with NBCUniversal to host exclusive Games-related content, expanding audience reach across platforms.

With more than 70,000 workers and volunteers expected, Google’s technology will serve as a digital backbone for the Olympics. It becomes LA28’s fifth founding partner, alongside Starbucks, Honda, Comcast, and Delta.

The LA28 organizers, a private non-profit, aim to secure up to $1 billion in new sponsorships next year — bringing total deals to around $2 billion as the city prepares to host its third Olympics and first Paralympics.

Dell boosts growth targets as AI server demand soars

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Dell Technologies has nearly doubled its profit growth forecast for the next four years, confident that booming demand for artificial intelligence servers will sustain its momentum. The company now expects adjusted earnings per share to grow at least 15% annually, compared to its earlier projection of about 8%, according to a statement on Tuesday.

The tech giant, which counts Elon Musk’s xAI and cloud computing firm CoreWeave among its major clients, also raised its revenue growth expectations to between 7% and 9% per year, up from a prior range of 3% to 4%.

The surging need for high-performance servers powering AI platforms like ChatGPT has transformed Dell into one of the leading beneficiaries of the generative AI revolution. Analysts say Dell’s large-scale operations, global supply chain, and deep ties with major buyers give it a cost and volume edge over competitors such as Super Micro.

CEO Michael Dell emphasized that customers are “hungry for AI” and the computing infrastructure needed to deploy it at scale. He added that the company is still in the early stages of AI adoption despite two years of strong growth.

Dell reiterated its fiscal targets for the year and maintained its projection for AI server shipments to reach $20 billion in fiscal 2026. The company now forecasts 11% to 14% long-term annual revenue growth for its Infrastructure Solutions Group — which includes storage, software, and servers — up from 6% to 8% previously. Meanwhile, the client solutions segment, including personal computers, is expected to grow at a modest 2% to 3%.