NVIDIA and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced partnerships to transform the country into a global powerhouse in AI, cloud and enterprise computing, digital twins and robotics.
During a state visit with U.S. President Donald Trump and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang stated that the initiative aims to build sovereign AI infrastructure and expertise in Saudi Arabia. The goal is to position the country as a leader in large-scale AI infrastructure.
“AI, like electricity and internet, is essential infrastructure for every nation,” Huang said. “Together with HUMAIN, we are building AI infrastructure for the people and companies of Saudi Arabia to realize the bold vision of the Kingdom.”
“Our partnership with NVIDIA is a bold step forward in realizing the Kingdom’s ambitions to lead in AI and advanced digital infrastructure,” said Tareq Amin, CEO of HUMAIN. “Together, we are building the capacity, capability and a new globally enabled community to shape a future powered by intelligent technology and empowered people.”
Powerful Partnerships
NVIDIA and leading Saudi organizations will work together on key initiatives:
- HUMAIN, a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, plans to establish AI facilities in the Kingdom with a projected capacity of up to 500 megawatts over the next five years. These facilities will use several hundred thousand of NVIDIA’s GPUs. The initial phase includes deployment of an 18,000-unit NVIDIA GB300 Grace Blackwell AI supercomputer, supported by NVIDIA InfiniBand networking.
- HUMAIN will deploy NVIDIA Omniverse Cloud to simulate and test physical AI solutions with digital twins.
- NVIDIA will train thousands of developers with the skills to solve complex challenges with accelerated computing and AI.
- NVIDIA and the Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA) will deploy up to 5,000 Blackwell GPUs for a sovereign AI factory and enable smart city solutions. NVIDIA and SDAIA will train government and university scientists and engineers on how to develop and deploy models for physical and agentic AI.
- Aramco Digital will develop AI computing infrastructure, collaborate with NVIDIA’s startup ecosystem, establish AI enterprise platforms, and create an engineering and robotics center of excellence including NVIDIA platforms.
“This partnership with NVIDIA reflects SDAIA’s commitment to harnessing and advancing the potential of data and AI through continuous innovation,” said H.E. Dr. Abdullah bin Sharaf Alghamdi, president of the SDAIA. “It marks a significant step toward positioning the Kingdom as a leader among data- and AI-driven economies, and in building a knowledge-based society and an advanced digital economy aligned with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.”
These initiatives aim to support sectors such as energy, manufacturing, and logistics in adopting AI and digital twin technologies. The focus is on improving operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability across the region.
This effort will support the development of a robust AI ecosystem and aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals for economic diversification and digital growth.
Source: NVIDIA
About NVIDIA
NVIDIA Corporation, based in Santa Clara, CA, is a U.S. technology company specializing in the design and production of graphics processing units (GPUs). Its hardware and software solutions support a range of applications across several industries. In gaming, its GPUs power high-performance visual rendering. In artificial intelligence and high-performance computing, NVIDIA provides the infrastructure needed for training and deploying large-scale models. The company also contributes to the automotive sector with systems for autonomous driving and supports robotics with tools for AI-based perception and simulation. Operating for over 30 years, NVIDIA has seen strong financial growth, reporting $39.3 billion in revenue and $22.1 billion in net income for the fiscal quarter ending January 2025. Its headquarters are designed to promote a flat organizational structure that encourages open communication and collaboration between leadership and staff.
About SDAIA
The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), established in August 2019 and based in Riyadh, is the government body responsible for overseeing data and AI strategy in Saudi Arabia. Its primary role is to manage data as a strategic asset and to support the country’s Vision 2030 goals through the application of AI and digital technologies. SDAIA operates through three main entities: the National Data Management Office (NDMO), the National Center for Artificial Intelligence (NCAI), and the National Information Center (NIC). These units work together on data governance, AI development, and digital infrastructure. SDAIA supports sectors such as healthcare, energy, logistics, and education by implementing projects aimed at increasing efficiency and enabling digital transformation. SDAIA has facilitated investments, including $1.7 billion in AI-focused initiatives in 2023. Its work supports national capacity in data and AI and contributes to economic diversification.