- AWS and Saudi-based Humain enter a $5 billion partnership to build a cutting-edge AI Zone in the Kingdom.
- The initiative combines AWS infrastructure with ultra-scale AI training tools like SageMaker, Bedrock, and Amazon Q.
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The partnership supports Saudi Arabia’s global AI leadership goals and accelerates national talent development.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Saudi AI company Humain have announced a landmark strategic partnership exceeding $5 billion to establish a first-of-its-kind “AI Zone” in Saudi Arabia, supporting the Kingdom’s vision to become a global leader in artificial intelligence.
A Next-Generation AI Zone
The AI Zone will combine:
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Advanced AWS cloud infrastructure
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World-class semiconductors
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UltraCluster networks for fast training and inference
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Access to leading AI services, including:
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Amazon SageMaker
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Amazon Bedrock
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Amazon Q
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This investment complements AWS’s previously announced $5.3 billion (SAR 19.88 billion) infrastructure region in Saudi Arabia, expected to go live in 2026, reaffirming AWS’s long-term commitment to the Kingdom.
Empowering Saudi Innovation in AI
Through the partnership, Humain will:
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Develop AI-powered solutions using AWS technologies
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Serve both regional and global enterprise clients
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Launch a unified marketplace for AI agents, enabling Saudi government entities to easily discover, deploy, and manage AI software
Official Statement: Saudi Arabia Lays the Groundwork for the Smart Era
His Excellency Eng. Abdullah Alswaha, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, stated:
“We thank AWS for doubling down on their long-term partnership with the Kingdom. This new collaboration with Humain lays the foundation for the smart era, accelerates our innovation momentum, nurtures our talent, and reinforces Saudi Arabia’s position as a global partner of choice in the age of AI.”
Fueling the Startup and Innovation Ecosystem
As part of their joint mission, AWS and Humain will also work to:
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Strengthen the Saudi startup ecosystem
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Provide broad access to AWS tools and cloud programs, including AWS Activate
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Empower ambitious Saudi entrepreneurs to build and scale their ventures
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