UAE introduces load forecasting requirements for new AI campuses

March 1, 2026 · The Information

Large AI infrastructure must now submit multi-horizon demand plans before construction permits.

The policy ties permit approvals to public load projections and contingency assumptions.

Developers are expected to publish staged demand schedules aligned with upgrades.

Officials aim to limit last-minute grid stress from rushed AI launches.

The move could improve reliability while raising upfront planning burden for operators.

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