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Amazon’s cloud unit reports fire after objects hit UAE data center

March 2, 2026

Amazon Web Services (AWS) reported a fire at its data center in the United Arab Emirates after objects struck the facility, causing sparks. The incident, which occurred around 4:30 AM PST, is not confirmed to be related to recent Iranian missile and drone strikes in the region. AWS stated that it would take several hours to restore connectivity in the affected area.

The company said it is partnering with India’s Yotta Data Services to deploy AWS Outposts under the National Informatics Centre’s MeghRaj 2.0 cloud initiative. (Express Image)

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AWS data center in UAE experienced a fire due to objects striking it.
The incident occurred around 4:30 AM PST.
AWS has not confirmed if the incident is linked to recent Iranian strikes.
Restoration of connectivity in the affected zone is expected to take several hours.

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Amazon’s cloud unit reports fire after objects hit UAE data center

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