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KORA and Qualcomm Build Linux Desktop Systems for Snapdragon X2 Elite
KORA and Qualcomm have engineered a complete Linux desktop for Snapdragon X2 Elite, enabling on-device AI models on personal computers by 2027.
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Saudi ICT Deals and Policy Developments for Week 43 of 2026
A weekly review of Saudi ICT sector developments covers funding rounds, sovereign space agreements, data center contracts, and national digital policies.
HUMAIN and EY Partner to Build First AI Business Process Outsourcing Service in Saudi Arabia
HUMAIN and EY have joined forces to establish Saudi Arabia’s first AI-native business process outsourcing service powered by the HUMAIN ONE platform.
Napster and HUMAIN Form Strategic Partnership to Deliver Arabic-Native AI
Napster and HUMAIN have partnered to provide Arabic-native AI solutions and digital workers for organizations across Saudi Arabia and the MENA region.
HUMAIN and EY Partner to Build Saudi Arabia’s First AI-Native BPO Services
HUMAIN and EY MENA have partnered to establish Saudi Arabia’s first AI-native business process outsourcing service powered by the HUMAIN ONE platform.
PIF Doubles Net Profit to $17 Billion as Assets Exceed $900 Billion
PIF reported $120 billion in revenue and doubled net profit to $17 billion for 2025, with assets under management surpassing $900 billion.
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HUMAIN and KAUST Explore Cloud Access to Shaheen 3 Supercomputer
HUMAIN and KAUST are studying plans to offer cloud-based access to the Shaheen 3 supercomputer, expanding high-performance computing resources in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Minister Abdullah Alswaha Meets OpenAI Leadership in Silicon Valley
Saudi Minister of Communications Abdullah Alswaha met with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in Silicon Valley to discuss expanding collaboration on advanced AI models.
Saudi ICT Deals Surge With Massive Data Center and VC Investments
A weekly roundup of major Saudi ICT deals, featuring $15B at LEAP 2026, HUMAIN’s new $10B venture fund, and massive national data center expansions.
Saudi Communications Minister Meets Silicon Valley Leaders to Expand AI Investments
Saudi Minister Abdullah Alswaha met with Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, and TenX Semi to boost investments in artificial intelligence and deep-tech startups.
AMD and Saudi PIF Entity HUMAIN Launch $10 Billion AI Computing Venture
AMD and Saudi PIF-backed HUMAIN announced a $10 billion joint venture to build 500MW of AI infrastructure across Saudi Arabia and the United States.
HUMAIN and Applied Intuition Partner on Autonomous Trucks in Saudi Arabia
HUMAIN and Applied Intuition have joined forces to deploy thousands of autonomous trucks across freight corridors in Saudi Arabia by 2030.
Amazon Confirms $5.3B Cloud and AI Expansion in Saudi Arabia
Amazon confirms its $5.3 billion cloud region in Saudi Arabia is on track for December 2026, featuring three availability zones and expanded AI programs.
MIS and Humain Expand AI Data Center Capacity to 250 MW in Saudi Arabia
MIS and Humain partner at LEAP 2026 to build 250 MW AI data center capacity in Saudi Arabia alongside new cloud expansions with AWS and Together Compute.
Saudi Arabia Secures $15 Billion in Tech Accords at LEAP 2026
Saudi Arabia unveiled over $15 billion in technology deals at LEAP 2026, targeting massive data center growth, advanced cloud systems, and high-performance computing.
Adobe AI Tools Offered Free to 27 Million Users in Saudi Arabia at LEAP 2026
Adobe partners with Saudi Arabia’s MCIT and HUMAIN to provide free AI creative tools to 27 million users nationwide through 2026.
Humain and Qualcomm Launch Horizon Ultra AI PC at LEAP 2026
HUMAIN and Qualcomm unveiled the Horizon Ultra AI PC powered by Snapdragon X2 Elite, offering on-device computing for regional enterprises starting September 2026.
LEAP 2026 Opens in Riyadh with Over $15 Billion in Tech Deals
Saudi Arabia opened LEAP 2026 with over $15 billion in technology deals, featuring new AI infrastructure, cloud zones, and autonomous trucking networks.
DataVolt and HUMAIN Break Ground on 360 MW AI Data Center in NEOM
DataVolt and PIF-backed HUMAIN have started building a 360 MW AI data center in NEOM’s Oxagon, with an initial 100 MW phase opening in 2028.
Adobe and MCIT Expand $4 Billion AI Partnership for Saudi Residents
Adobe, MCIT, and Humain expand their $4 billion partnership to provide 27 million Saudi residents free access to Firefly and Express AI creative software.