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Qualcomm and Humain will collaborate to build next-generation AI data centers in Saudi Arabia.
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The partnership aims to deliver hybrid AI infrastructure and edge-to-cloud inference solutions using Qualcomm’s technologies.
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The agreement supports Saudi Arabia’s ambitions to become a global hub for AI and semiconductor design.
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and Humain, Saudi Arabia’s emerging AI powerhouse, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop advanced AI data centers, hybrid AI solutions, and edge-to-cloud infrastructure services in Saudi Arabia and beyond.
The MoU was signed during the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum held in Riyadh on Tuesday, May 13, during the official visit of U.S. President Donald Trump to the Kingdom, as part of a regional tour including Qatar and the UAE.
Building the Future of AI Infrastructure in the Kingdom
According to the joint statement, this strategic collaboration will strengthen Qualcomm’s development of AI solutions and high-performance CPUs for data centers, which will serve as the backbone of Humain’s cloud-based AI infrastructure.
The MoU outlines cooperation on:
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Developing and building cutting-edge AI data centers in Saudi Arabia
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Offering scalable, high-efficiency hybrid AI inference solutions for local and global customers
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Leveraging Qualcomm’s edge and data center technologies
The companies will also collaborate on accelerating deployment of Humain’s AI cloud infrastructure by integrating Qualcomm’s edge devices, including Snapdragon and Dragonwing-powered systems.
Integrating Arabic AI Models with Qualcomm Edge Devices
The MoU includes plans to integrate the Arabic Large Language Model (ALLaM), co-developed with the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA), into Qualcomm’s extensive portfolio of AI edge devices. This will enable hybrid AI inference capabilities across a wide range of edge applications—from cloud to device.
Local Semiconductor Development and Talent Building
In alignment with Saudi Arabia’s ambition to become a global semiconductor design hub, Qualcomm will also collaborate with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) to:
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Establish a design center in the Kingdom
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Support the growth of the national semiconductor ecosystem
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Foster local engineering talent
“This initiative supports Saudi Arabia’s vision of becoming a global center for semiconductor design, driving economic growth, attracting talent, and equipping Saudi engineers with skills in advanced chip design technologies,” the statement added.
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