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Saudi AI Firm Humain Secures US Chip Deals for 2026 Launch
25 Aug
Summary
- Humain, Saudi's new AI company, to open data centers in 2026
- Securing semiconductors from US chipmakers like Nvidia and AMD
- Plans to add 1.9 GW of data center capacity by 2030

In a major push for artificial intelligence dominance, Saudi Arabia's new AI company Humain is making significant progress on its ambitious data center plans. As of August 2025, the company has broken ground on its first facilities in the capital Riyadh and the Eastern Province's Dammam, with an expected launch in the second quarter of 2026.
Humain CEO Tareq Amin revealed that the company has secured regulatory approval to purchase 18,000 of Nvidia's latest AI chips for these data centers. Additionally, Humain is working on a $10 billion joint venture with Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) to build AI infrastructure across the kingdom.
By 2030, Humain aims to add 1.9 gigawatts' worth of data center capacity, solidifying Saudi Arabia's position as a regional AI powerhouse. The company has also partnered with tech giants like Qualcomm and Cisco, and is in early talks with Elon Musk's xAI startup for a potential data center deal.
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This rapid AI expansion is part of the kingdom's broader efforts to diversify its economy and transform into a global technology hub, leveraging its vast resources and strategic location.