Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Cisco and KAUST have partnered to establish an AI institute in Saudi Arabia to advance research, innovation, and talent development in line with Vision 2030. The institute will focus on AI infrastructure, education, and industrial applications to drive the Kingdom’s digital transformation.
HUMAIN and Qualcomm will deploy 200MW of next-generation AI infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, delivering global inferencing services through the world’s first edge-to-cloud hybrid AI system. The partnership positions the Kingdom as a global hub for AI and semiconductor innovation, supporting enterprises and governments worldwide.
HUMAIN and Qualcomm will deploy 200MW of next-generation AI infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, delivering global inferencing services through the world’s first edge-to-cloud hybrid AI system. The partnership positions the Kingdom as a global hub for AI and semiconductor innovation, supporting enterprises and governments worldwide.
Aramco will acquire a significant minority stake in HUMAIN, joining PIF to accelerate Saudi Arabia’s AI ecosystem. The partnership combines assets, talent, and infrastructure to strengthen HUMAIN’s global reach and bolster Saudi leadership in AI-driven industrial transformation and innovation.
Saudi Arabia announced $14.9B in AI investments at LEAP 2025, including mega deals with Microsoft, Groq, and Salesforce, alongside the launch of HUMAIN, its national AI company. Backed by global alliances and workforce training, the Kingdom is positioning itself as a global AI powerhouse under Vision 2030.
Saudi Arabia is accelerating its AI transformation with $14.9 billion in new investments, global partnerships, and talent development programs. With initiatives like Humain and collaborations with Microsoft, NVIDIA, and AWS, the Kingdom is becoming a global hub for AI innovation under Vision 2030.
Saudi Arabia is investing $40B to become a global AI hub, with AI projected to contribute 12% of GDP by 2030. Backed by SDAIA and ranked 3rd globally in AI governance, the Kingdom is coupling bold adoption with ethical frameworks to drive growth across healthcare, energy, finance, and mobility.
Saudi Arabia has achieved a global milestone in artificial intelligence, ranking first in women’s empowerment in AI. The Kingdom also ranked highly in AI job growth, talent attraction, and leading AI models. These accomplishments reflect Saudi Arabia’s strategic efforts to lead in AI as part of Vision 2030.