Data control in Middle East corridors
The shift to "Logistics 4.0" is reshaping the landscape of global trade by relying on digital infrastructure such as fiber optic networks and artificial intelligence algorithms, where data flows precede the movement of goods directly. The article emphasizes the importance of digital sovereignty for Middle Eastern countries, especially given their heavy reliance on external cloud operating systems, such as China's "Loinc" platform, which provides unequal access to sensitive trade data, exposing it to risks of hacking and manipulation. The report underscores the necessity of establishing sovereign logistics data centers and localizing digital technologies to avoid strategic exposure and to protect food and economic security, particularly as cyber threats evolve and countries increasingly depend on data to manage supply chains.
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