AE Denies Iran Strike on Oracle Dubai Data Centre, Calls Reports “Fake News”

Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, the United Arab Emirates Government Media Office has strongly denied reports that an Iranian strike targeted an Oracle data centre in Dubai. Officials called the claims “fake news” and said there was no truth to reports of any attack in the city.

The clarification came after Iranian media outlets claimed that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps had launched attacks on US-linked tech facilities, including an Oracle data centre in Dubai and an Amazon facility in Bahrain. These reports quickly spread online, raising concerns across the region.

In response, Dubai authorities posted a “Fake News Alert” on social media, clearly stating that no such incident had taken place. Officials also urged people to rely only on verified government sources for updates, especially during times of conflict when misinformation can spread fast.

The reports surfaced as Iran warned it could target major US tech companies over its ongoing conflict linked to US and Israeli actions. Iranian state media had earlier listed several global companies as possible targets, including Microsoft, Google, Apple, Meta, Intel, IBM, Cisco, Dell, and Nvidia.

Tensions in the region have increased after recent strikes on Iranian infrastructure, including damage to a data centre in Tehran. Experts say data centres are now seen as critical assets because they support communication systems, cloud services, and even military technologies.

Despite these developments, UAE officials have reassured the public that there has been no attack on Dubai and that the situation remains stable. The government continues to warn against sharing unverified news, stressing the importance of accurate information during sensitive times.