HUMAIN and NVIDIA Collaborate to Revolutionize AI in Saudi Arabia

2025-05-13 global

Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, 13 May 2025.
HUMAIN and NVIDIA partner to create AI factories in Saudi Arabia, advancing AI tech globally and influencing U.S. markets, with an 18,000 GB300 Grace Blackwell AI supercomputer soon underway.

Strategic Vision for AI Leadership

HUMAIN, a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), in collaboration with NVIDIA, spearheads the establishment of AI factories in Saudi Arabia. The initiative aims to scale AI capabilities across the region, positioning Saudi Arabia as a leading AI powerhouse globally. Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has emphasized the strategic importance of AI in diversifying the nation’s economy beyond oil dependency, anchoring this vision in the ambitious Vision 2030 framework [1][5].

AI Factories: A Game Changer

The partnership involves constructing AI factories that boast a monumental 500 megawatts of power capacity, utilizing advanced NVIDIA GPUs. Central to this development is the introduction of an 18,000 NVIDIA GB300 Grace Blackwell AI supercomputer featuring NVIDIA’s InfiniBand networking. These AI factories are expected to drive substantial advancements not only in Saudi Arabia but also in global AI technology, significantly bolstering AI innovation and infrastructure [1][8].

US-Saudi Collaboration and Economic Implications

This collaboration coincides with the Saudi-US Investment Forum, fostering economic ties and technological exchanges between Saudi Arabia and the United States. The forum, attended by former US President Donald Trump and key tech figures like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, underscores the international dimension of Saudi Arabia’s AI ambitions. Analysts predict that easing US export restrictions on AI chips could further accelerate Saudi AI projects, potentially impacting technology markets in the US [2][6].

Future Prospects and Global Impact

As Saudi Arabia invests billions into AI and data center infrastructure, it seeks to establish itself as a global AI hub, challenging existing tech giants on the global stage. The partnership with NVIDIA accelerates this vision, building a foundation for Saudi-led technological innovations that could redefine AI globally. The scale and ambition of these projects signify a new era in AI, with Saudi Arabia playing a central role in its evolution and application across multiple sectors, including energy, healthcare, and finance [3][7].

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