Humain is sourcing semiconductors from U.S. suppliers, including Nvidia’s most advanced AI chips, for which it has secured local regulatory approval
In sum – what to know:
Saudi Arabia builds AI data centers – Humain has begun construction in Riyadh and Dammam, targeting 100 MW per site with launch expected in early 2026.
U.S. chips power facilities – Nvidia will supply 18,000 Blackwell GPUs in the first batch, while AMD has signed a $10B deal with Humain.
Part of wider U.S.-Saudi tech push – The projects align with $600B in U.S.-Saudi commitments and Riyadh’s effort to position itself as a regional AI hub.
Saudi Arabia’s artificial intelligence (AI) venture Humain , backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), has started building its first data centers in the kingdom,