HUMAIN, NVIDIA join forces to drive AI development in Saudi Arabia

HUMAIN, the newly established AI company of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), has entered into a strategic partnership with NVIDIA, to advance Saudi Arabia’s position as a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI), GPU cloud computing, and digital transformation.

The two organisations will leverage NVIDIA’s cutting-edge platforms and expertise to propel Saudi Arabia’s AI capabilities, driving innovation and growth in the kingdom and around the world.

“Our partnership with NVIDIA underscores HUMAIN’s mission to position Saudi Arabia as an international AI powerhouse,” said Tareq Amin, CEO of HUMAIN. “By combining state-of-the-art infrastructure, frontier AI models, immersive digital platforms, and human capital development, we aim to create a new AI-driven future for the kingdom.”

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Powering the AI factories of tomorrow

As part of the collaboration, HUMAIN will invest heavily in building AI factories within Saudi Arabia, with a projected capacity of up to 500 megawatts over the next five years.

These factories will be powered by several hundred thousand of NVIDIA’s most advanced GPUs, marking a major leap in the country’s AI capabilities.

The first phase of deployment will include an 18,000 NVIDIA GB300 Grace Blackwell AI supercomputer, utilizing NVIDIA InfiniBand networking. These hyperscale AI data centers will serve as the foundation for developing and deploying sovereign AI models at scale, supporting industries in Saudi Arabia and across the globe in accelerating digital transformation.

NEWS: NVIDIA and HUMAIN, an AI subsidiary of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, announced plans to build AI factories that will transform the country into a global AI leader.

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Unlocking the era of physical AI

HUMAIN will also deploy the NVIDIA Omniverse platform as part of its multi-tenant system to usher in the next era of physical AI and robotics.

The platform will facilitate the simulation, optimisation, and operation of physical environments through advanced human-AI-led solutions.

This partnership will allow industries such as manufacturing, logistics, and energy to create fully integrated digital twins, enhancing efficiency, safety, and sustainability. It will also accelerate Saudi Arabia’s transition toward Industry 4.0.

HUMAIN and NVIDIA: Enabling workforce transformation 

To ensure the success of this transformative journey, HUMAIN and NVIDIA will collaborate on large-scale upskilling initiatives.

These initiatives aim to provide thousands of Saudi citizens and developers with hands-on experience in AI, simulation, robotics, and digital twin technologies.

The effort will contribute to building a robust national AI ecosystem, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals of economic diversification and digital leadership.

“AI, like electricity and the internet, is essential infrastructure for every nation,” said Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA. “Together with HUMAIN, we are building the AI infrastructure for the people and companies of Saudi Arabia to realise the bold vision of the kingdom.”

Advancing digital infrastructure

Engineer Abdullah Alswaha, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, praised the partnership, calling it a turning point for the kingdom’s digital and industrial landscape.

“This collaboration with HUMAIN and NVIDIA lays the groundwork for a new industrial revolution, underpinned by advanced infrastructure, talent, and global ambition,” Alswaha said. “Saudi Arabia continues to lead as a partner of choice in shaping the future of AI.”

This partnership is set to play a critical role in realising the kingdom’s ambition to lead the world in AI and advanced digital infrastructure, creating a new community of intelligent technology and empowered people.

“We are building the capacity, capability, and infrastructure necessary to shape a future powered by AI,” said Amin. “This bold step forward will enable Saudi Arabia to realise its vision and become a global leader in AI and digital transformation.”