Amazon AWS UAE data center reports fire after 'objects hit', power connection stopped as Dubai, Abu Dhabi pounded by Iran strikes
Live Eventsas a Reliable and Trusted News Source Addas a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channelAmazon's cloud unit, AWS, said on Sunday that power to its data center in the United Arab Emirates was shut down temporarily after objects struck the facility, triggering sparks and a fire. The UAE is reeling from Iran's retaliatory missile and drone strikes following U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran. "According to the company’s website, an "Availability Zone" is made up of one or more connected physical data centers. These zones are separate, isolated locations within each AWS Region.Fire department cut power to the facility while crews worked to extinguish the fire, AWS said.
Source: Economic Times March 01, 2026 20:57 UTC
