UAE launches AI data-center water-efficiency index

September 24, 2025 · Bloomberg

Water intensity now joins energy as a reporting measure for major AI facilities.

Water metrics are now expected to influence utility terms and approval conditions.

Facilities with strong benchmarks should be better positioned for renewals.

The index may influence financing as lenders review resource risk.

The policy is part of scaling AI with fewer water-related tradeoffs.

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