Amazon's AWS Faces Outages Amid Regional Turmoil
Amazon's AWS is grappling with power outages at its data centers in Bahrain and the UAE due to regional unrest following the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei. This turmoil has sparked a viral trend among Iranian women known as the 'Trump Dance' as they express mixed emotions on social media. Additionally, Etihad Airways has suspended flights to and from Abu Dhabi due to the closure of regional airspace, affecting numerous travelers. Stay tuned for more updates on this evolving situation.
| Mar 2, 2026, 16:00 IST
AWS Data Centers in Bahrain and UAE Experience Power Issues
Amazon's cloud division, AWS, encountered significant power and connectivity challenges at its data centers located in Bahrain and the UAE on Monday. The company reported that devastating retaliatory strikes from Iran had caused widespread destruction at airports, ports, and residential areas across the Gulf region. According to AWS's status page, two zones (groups of data centers) in the UAE were without power on Monday. On Sunday, AWS indicated that a spark ignited a fire in one of the zones due to a collision with an object, prompting a power shutdown.
Mixed Reactions Follow Khamenei's Death and 'Trump Dance' Trend
Emergence of 'Trump Dance' Trend After Khamenei's Passing
Live updates from Dubai-Abu Dhabi: Following the recent US-Israeli strikes that resulted in the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, videos of Iranian women crying and dancing with joy have gone viral on social media, leading to a wave of mixed reactions. Many Iranian women have reportedly initiated a trend called the 'Trump Dance' as a tribute to the US President for the attacks that claimed the life of the Iranian leader.
Etihad Airways Suspends Flights to and from Abu Dhabi
Operational disruptions are occurring due to the closure of regional airspace in the Gulf region. Etihad Airways announced the suspension of all flights to and from Abu Dhabi until 2 PM UAE time on Tuesday, March 3. The airline stated that passengers holding tickets issued before February 28, 2026, for travel until March 7, 2026, can rebook for free on Etihad-operated flights until March 18, 2026.