Ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to Riyadh on May 13, Saudi Arabia announced the launch of "HUMAIN," a new artificial intelligence company. This initiative is part of the Kingdom’s broader strategy to position itself as a global hub for advanced technologies, aligned with Vision 2030, which aims to diversify the economy and reduce dependency on oil.

HUMAIN, backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, plans to build large-scale data centers with a total capacity of up to 1.9 gigawatts by 2030. The company has signed agreements with leading U.S. firms like Nvidia and AMD to supply hundreds of thousands of advanced graphics processing units (GPUs), reinforcing its ability to develop a robust AI infrastructure.

During Trump’s visit, a series of major investment deals between Saudi Arabia and the U.S. were also announced. Saudi Aramco signed preliminary agreements with American companies worth up to $90 billion, covering sectors such as energy, technology, and artificial intelligence, with an emphasis on boosting industrial and technological cooperation between the two nations.

At the LEAP 2025 tech conference in Riyadh, new investments in AI worth $14.9 billion were unveiled, involving global companies such as Groq, Lenovo, Google, and Alibaba. These investments aim to strengthen the Kingdom’s digital infrastructure and enhance its capabilities in cloud computing and emerging technologies.

These initiatives are part of a broader global shift toward what is known as “sovereign AI.” As countries strive to develop independent AI capabilities to safeguard digital sovereignty and national security, Saudi Arabia is signaling its commitment to becoming a major player in the global tech race.

With these strategic investments and alliances, Saudi Arabia is emerging as both a regional and global hub for artificial intelligence, reflecting a fundamental transformation in its economic and technological policies, and reinforcing its presence on the international stage in innovation and tech.