Oman builds AI corridor around solar-powered data hubs

February 19, 2026 · Bloomberg

Oman created a solar-linked compute corridor with utility and land-use conditions.

Officials positioned the corridor as a low-latency, low-emissions alternative to standard coast data sites.

Operators received staged approval tied to power-availability milestones.

The design reduces dependence on single-grid points by distributing energy procurement.

Oman is using location-specific efficiency targets as a policy instrument.

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