HUMAIN: New Saudi initiative to lead
AI investment and innovation
Saudi Arabia has officially launched
HUMAIN, a new artificial intelligence company fully owned by the Public
Investment Fund (PIF), as part of the Kingdom’s ambitious strategy to become a
global leader in AI development and adoption.
The launch was announced by His
Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who also serves as Prime
Minister and Chairman of PIF. HUMAIN will operate as a unified platform to invest
in and deliver cutting-edge AI technologies across the entire value chain.
According to a statement from PIF,
HUMAIN will provide a broad portfolio of AI services, including advanced data
centers, AI infrastructure, cloud solutions, and powerful multimodal Arabic
large language models (LLMs). The company aims to develop and deploy AI
solutions at the local, regional, and global levels.
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playing a key role in transformation of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030
“HUMAIN aspires to enhance human
potential and unlock new opportunities through the digital economy,” the
statement said. It will consolidate data center initiatives, procure
high-performance hardware, and accelerate AI adoption across key industries
such as energy, healthcare, manufacturing, and financial services.
The initiative aligns with PIF’s
broader strategy to build a robust AI ecosystem through international
partnerships and strategic investments. Saudi Arabia’s geographic location at
the crossroads of three continents, combined with its rapidly expanding digital
infrastructure and youthful, tech-savvy population, positions the Kingdom as a
prime hub for AI research and innovation.
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HUMAIN will also support the
creation of local intellectual property, foster innovation, and attract top
global talent, reinforcing the country’s national AI ambitions. As one of the fastest-growing
digital infrastructure markets globally, Saudi Arabia is laying the groundwork
for advanced technologies with projects such as subsea cables, internet
exchanges, and new data center developments across major markets.
With HUMAIN at the forefront, Saudi
Arabia aims to solidify its status as a regional and global powerhouse in
artificial intelligence, driving economic diversification and technological
transformation under the framework of Vision 2030.
Source: w.media
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