In a significant move to position Saudi Arabia at the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI) innovation, the Public Investment Fund (PIF) has unveiled HUMAIN, a new AI-focused company. Announced on May 12, 2025, by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who will chair the company’s board, HUMAIN aims to provide a comprehensive suite of AI services, products, and tools, aligning with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 objectives.
HUMAIN: Driving Saudi Arabia's AI Ambitions
HUMAIN is established to operate and invest across the AI value chain, offering:
- Advanced Data Centers
Development of next-generation data centers to support AI workloads.
- AI Infrastructure
Building robust infrastructure to facilitate AI research and deployment.
- Cloud Technologies
Providing scalable cloud solutions tailored for AI applications.
- AI Models and Solutions
Creating sophisticated AI models, including one of the world’s most powerful multimodal Arabic large language models (LLMs)
Strategic Partnerships with Global Tech Leaders
To accelerate its AI initiatives, HUMAIN has forged significant partnerships:
- Nvidia
Supplying 18,000 of its latest Blackwell GPUs to HUMAIN, marking one of the first deployments of this advanced AI technology.
- AMD
Entering a $10 billion collaboration to establish 500 megawatts of AI computing infrastructure.
- Qualcomm
Signing a memorandum of understanding to co-develop a central processor data center with HUMAIN
These collaborations aim to bolster Saudi Arabia’s AI capabilities and position the Kingdom as a global AI hub.
Aligning with Vision 2030
HUMAIN’s launch is a strategic step towards diversifying Saudi Arabia’s economy beyond oil, focusing on technology and innovation. By investing in AI infrastructure and talent development, the Kingdom seeks to:
- Enhance Economic Growth
Stimulate new industries and job creation in the tech sector.
- Promote Research and Development
Foster a culture of innovation and scientific advancement.
- Strengthen Global Competitiveness
Position Saudi Arabia as a leader in AI and emerging technologies.
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