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MCIT Launches 'Mostaqbali' Program to Train 50,000 Saudis in AI | Ministry of Communications and Information Technology

The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has launched the 'Mostaqbali' program in collaboration with Oracle and the National eLearning Center to train 50,000 Saudis in AI skills. This initiative aims to develop national competencies and equip participants with essential digital skills for the future labor market, reflecting the ministry's commitment to smart technology transition. The program is a strategic move to enhance local capabilities in AI, contributing to Saudi Vision 2030's goals of building an advanced digital economy.

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24 Apr 20267 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Communications Minister Meets with Google and Alphabet Chief Investment Officer to Discuss Prospects in Digital Infrastructure and AI | Ministry of Communications and Information Technology

Communications Minister Abdullah Al-Sawaha met with Ruth Porat, Google's Chief Financial Officer and Alphabet's Chief Investment Officer, on October 27, 2025. The discussion focused on strengthening the strategic partnership in digital infrastructure, data center investments, and cloud computing. Saudi Arabia aims to expand collaboration in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, reflecting its commitment to developing an advanced digital environment. This initiative aligns with Vision 2030, which seeks to enhance innovation and economic growth.

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24 Apr 20267 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Saudi Tech Forum Hackathon Concludes with the Awarding of Three National Teams for Generative AI Solutions | Ministry of Communications and Information Technology

The Generative AI Hackathon, organized by Amazon Web Services (AWS) in collaboration with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, concluded with the awarding of three national teams. This event, part of the Saudi Tech Forum, aimed to empower local talent to develop innovative solutions using generative AI technologies. Participants developed high-quality models and solutions, with a focus on enhancing national readiness in this advanced field. Support was provided through workshops and lectures from AI experts, contributing to increased innovation levels.

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HUMAIN Launches HUMAIN Sport Following Acquisition of Controlling Stake in ai.io

What impact will AI-driven sports technology have on athlete development?

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HUMAIN and NVIDIA AI Factories

24 Apr 20267 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

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24 Apr 20267 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

HUMAIN and NVIDIA AI Factories

HUMAIN, a subsidiary of the Saudi Public Investment Fund, has announced a strategic partnership with NVIDIA to advance artificial intelligence development. This collaboration aims to position Saudi Arabia as a global leader in AI infrastructure and cloud computing. HUMAIN plans a significant investment to establish AI factories with a capacity of up to 500 megawatts, starting with the deployment of an NVIDIA GB300 supercomputer. HUMAIN will leverage the NVIDIA Omniverse platform to enhance the era of physical AI and robotics, enabling industries to create integrated digital twins.

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AWS and HUMAIN Expand Partnership with NVIDIA and AWS AI Chip Infrastructure Deal to Drive Global AI Innovation

24 Apr 20267 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

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24 Apr 20267 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

AWS and HUMAIN Expand Partnership with NVIDIA and AWS AI Chip Infrastructure Deal to Drive Global AI Innovation

On November 19, 2025, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and HUMAIN announced an expanded partnership to deploy up to 150,000 AI accelerators in an 'AI Zone' data center in Riyadh. This initiative will utilize the latest NVIDIA GB300 infrastructure and AWS's Trainium chips to support complex AI workloads. The AI Zone will enable global enterprises and technology innovators to access AI computing services, facilitating rapid transitions from concept to production. It will support a wide range of tasks, including model training and application inference, enhancing operational efficiency.

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HUMAIN and Qualcomm - Global Inferencing AI Infrastructure

24 Apr 20267 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

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24 Apr 20267 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

HUMAIN and Qualcomm - Global Inferencing AI Infrastructure

HUMAIN and Qualcomm have announced a partnership to enhance AI infrastructure in Saudi Arabia ahead of the Future Investment Initiative conference. This collaboration aims to provide global AI inferencing services and is the world's first fully optimized edge-to-cloud hybrid AI. Starting in 2026, HUMAIN plans to utilize 200 megawatts of Qualcomm's AI200 and AI250 solutions to deliver high-performance AI services. This initiative will enable both government and enterprise sectors to leverage AI at scale with competitive total cost of ownership.

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HUMAIN and GROQ deliver OPENAI’S new models

24 Apr 20267 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

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24 Apr 20267 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

HUMAIN and GROQ deliver OPENAI’S new models

HUMAIN and Groq announced the deployment of OpenAI's new models, gpt-oss-120B and gpt-oss-20B, on August 5, 2025. This initiative marks a significant advancement in AI capabilities, with the models hosted in HUMAIN's sovereign data centers in Saudi Arabia. The new models support full 128K context, enhancing their ability to understand, reason, and engage in dialogue. They come equipped with native tools for real-time execution, making them suitable for individuals, researchers, and enterprises. These models are not just larger; they are smarter and faster.

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HUMAIN Launches HUMAIN Chat

24 Apr 20267 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

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24 Apr 20267 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

HUMAIN Launches HUMAIN Chat

HUMAIN, a Public Investment Fund company, has launched HUMAIN Chat, an advanced Arabic conversational AI app powered by the ALLAM 34B model. This launch marks a significant national milestone in Saudi Arabia, with plans for regional and global expansion. HUMAIN Chat aims to serve over 400 million Arabic speakers and 2 billion Muslims worldwide, enhancing digital inclusion and linguistic equality. The app features real-time web search, Arabic speech input across dialects, and seamless bilingual switching.

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HUMAIN and Replit Partner to Build a “Nation of AI Coders” and Accelerate AI Innovation Across the GCC

24 Apr 20267 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

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24 Apr 20267 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

HUMAIN and Replit Partner to Build a “Nation of AI Coders” and Accelerate AI Innovation Across the GCC

HUMAIN has announced a strategic partnership with Replit at the Future Investment Initiative to empower a new generation of AI developers in the GCC. This collaboration aims to transform Saudi Arabia into a "Nation of AI Coders," allowing individuals to build applications using natural language. The partnership follows HUMAIN's launch in May 2025 and was initially revealed during the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum. By making coding as intuitive as writing, this initiative seeks to enhance local talent and support the development of AI-powered software across the region.