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UAE Tycoon Al Ashram, MTN Agree to Build Africa AI Data Centers

Bloomberg Technology Thursday 27 August 2026, 05:18 UTC By Loni Prinsloo and S'thembile Cele 1 min read
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MTN Group Ltd., Africa’s largest mobile-phone operator, and Dubai-based tycoon Tarek Al Ashram will develop data centers to power artificial intelligence on the continent.

MTN Group Ltd., Africa’s largest mobile-phone operator, and Dubai-based tycoon Tarek Al Ashram will develop data centers to power artificial intelligence on the continent.
UAE Tycoon (ORG) Al Ashram (PERSON) Build Africa AI Data Centers MTN Group Ltd. (ORG) Africa (LOCATION) Dubai (LOCATION) Tarek Al Ashram (PERSON)
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