Ahead of the ninth Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Humain and Qualcomm Technologies announced a landmark partnership to deploy advanced artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in the country, a project that could redefine how countries build and scale artificial intelligence capabilities.
The initiative will deploy Qualcomm AI200 and AI250 rack-mounted services starting in 2026, delivering 200 megawatts of AI computing power. Once operational, it will enable both Saudi Arabia and global enterprises to run artificial intelligence techniques at scale.
As part of Saudi Vision 2030, the initiative supports the government's goal of creating a strong digital economy and reducing its dependence on oil. By combining powerful data centers with cutting-edge on-premises AI systems, we are creating a more flexible and efficient way to use AI across industries. The project also underscores Saudi Arabia's commitment to developing its own expertise in artificial intelligence, strengthening digital independence and attracting global investment in high-tech innovation.
“With Qualcomm’s world-class AI infrastructure solutions, we are shaping the foundation of the Kingdom’s AI future,” said Tarek Amin, CEO of Humain. “This collaboration combines Humain's deep regional knowledge and comprehensive set of artificial intelligence capabilities with Qualcomm's unrivaled semiconductor technology and leadership. Together, we will position Saudi Arabia to lead the next wave of global innovation in artificial intelligence and semiconductors.”
The partnership builds on an earlier announcement made at US-Saudi Investment Forum in May 2025where both companies outlined their intention to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence in the region. This agreement makes that vision tangible by creating a network of AI data centers capable of serving global inference workloads, all managed from within Saudi Arabia.
“By building cutting-edge AI data centers equipped with Qualcomm's industry-leading inference solutions, we are helping the Kingdom create a technology ecosystem that will accelerate its ambitions in AI and becoming a smart computing powerhouse,” he said.
Cristiano Amon, President and CEO of Qualcomm, said: “Together with Humain, we are laying the foundation for transformative AI-powered innovations that will empower businesses, governments and communities in the region and around the world.”
At the heart of the effort are Allam AI models developed by Humain in Saudi Arabia, which will be integrated with Qualcomm's global AI platforms to offer customized, scalable services across sectors ranging from government and finance to energy and healthcare. This combination promises not only localized innovation, but also globally competitive AI performance that will leverage Saudi Arabia's strategic geographic location and powerful data infrastructure.
Strategic tool
For Saudi Arabia, this partnership is not just an infrastructure milestone – it is a strategic tool for economic diversification and technological self-sufficiency. As global demand for artificial intelligence computing grows, Saudi Arabia is positioning itself not just as a consumer of technology, but also as a producer and exporter of artificial intelligence services.
By promoting collaboration between local firms such as Humain and global technology leaders such as Qualcomm, the country is laying the foundation for a sustainable artificial intelligence and semiconductor ecosystem that can serve the region.
Saudi Arabia's commitment to artificial intelligence extends far beyond this single partnership. The country has pledged to invest more than $40 billion in artificial intelligence projects by 2030, with support from the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority. Initiatives such as the National Data and Artificial Intelligence Strategy and the creation of dedicated AI zones in Neom and the King Abdullah Financial District are designed to attract global companies and develop local talent.
American tech giants quickly took notice. Over the past year, several major US companies, including Nvidia, Google and Microsoft, have expanded their partnerships and investments in the country, focusing on data centers, artificial intelligence research and cloud infrastructure. These moves are in line with Saudi Arabia's ambitions to become a global hub for smart computing and demonstrate the growing confidence of international players in its rapidly evolving digital environment.
