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Microsoft plans more than $10 billion in Middle East spending

Microsoft announced plans to spend more than $10 billion across the Middle East through 2030. The September 24 framework covers capital and operating expenses in Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

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The company also described more than $400 million in planned subsea and terrestrial connectivity investment.

Microsoft is describing its spending plans. The company announcement does not establish that all the capacity is operating, or that customers have earned returns from it.

Watch when the projects open, how much capacity customers can use and what results those customers report.

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