Saudi Arabia has officially launched Humain, a new AI company owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), aimed at driving digital innovation across multiple sectors, including energy, healthcare, manufacturing, and finance. The company will focus on developing advanced AI models, particularly for Arabic language processing, and building next-gen data centers and cloud infrastructure.
Humain’s creation is part of Saudi Arabia’s broader strategy to enhance its AI ecosystem and position itself as a global tech leader. Under the leadership of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, this initiative will contribute to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals through strategic investments and global partnerships.
One of Humain’s key objectives is to address the gap in AI models for Arabic, a language spoken by over 400 million people globally. By focusing on Arabic, Humain aims to tap into a significant market opportunity for localized AI solutions, especially given the underrepresentation of Arabic in global AI development.
Saudi Arabia’s commitment to AI extends beyond Humain. The country has already invested $3 billion in AI infrastructure, with plans to further invest $100 billion to support startups, infrastructure, and workforce training. These investments are aligned with projections that AI could contribute $135.2 billion to Saudi Arabia’s economy by 2030, representing 12.4% of its GDP.
Humain’s launch follows the creation of the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), reinforcing the Kingdom’s coordinated approach to accelerating AI development. Saudi Arabia’s top ranking in the 2024 Global AI Index further validates its progress in government-driven AI strategies.
Through Humain and ongoing investments, Saudi Arabia aims to boost local innovation, strengthen its technological capabilities, and solidify its leadership in the global digital economy.
