Humain Seeks Data Centre Funding

Saudi Arabia's AI company, Humain, is exploring partnerships with global private equity firms to secure substantial investment in data centres and related infrastructure. Humain, launched in May, aims to become a national AI champion, offering services from cloud infrastructure to advanced AI models.

The company has already commenced construction of its initial data centres within Saudi Arabia, with operations slated to begin in early 2026. These facilities, located in Riyadh and Dammam, are expected to have an initial capacity of up to 100 megawatts each. Humain is sourcing semiconductors from U.S. chipmakers to power its AI capabilities. The company's initiative aligns with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, seeking to diversify its economy and establish itself as a key player in the artificial intelligence landscape. The country has set an ambitious target of developing up to 1.5 gigawatts of data centre capacity by 2030.

Humain's collaboration with Nvidia seeks to construct extensive AI computing infrastructure within the Kingdom. The facilities will provide the foundation for training and deploying sovereign AI models. This project signifies Saudi Arabia's ambition to establish itself as a regional hub for AI innovation, driving economic growth and creating new opportunities.