Saudi Arabia’s national AI company, Humain, has secured $1.2 billion in funding to expand its artificial intelligence capabilities. The investment, equivalent to around Rs 11,000 crore, comes from Saudi Arabia’s National Infrastructure Fund. It aims to strengthen the country’s domestic computing power and reduce reliance on foreign technology.
Building Saudi Arabia’s AI powerhouse
The funds will be used to acquire advanced semiconductors and build AI data centres with up to 250 megawatts of capacity. These centres will host “sovereign” AI models, keeping data and intellectual property within Saudi Arabia. Humain is central to the nation’s ambitious AI strategy. The company was launched in May 2025 by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and is wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund.
Humain has already partnered with major international players, including Elon Musk’s xAI and AirTrunk, a Blackstone-backed company. Together, they plan to develop large-scale data centre projects. The long-term goal is to reach 6 gigawatts of total AI power capacity by 2034.
Saudi Arabia’s tech-driven vision
Saudi Arabia is aiming to diversify its economy beyond oil. The country sees artificial intelligence and computing as critical for future growth. By building domestic AI infrastructure, it hopes to capitalise on the rising global demand for computing power.
Humain and Infra, a branch of the Saudi National Development Fund, are exploring a dedicated AI data centre investment platform. This initiative is designed to attract both domestic and international investors. It will provide financial backing to scale Humain’s AI projects globally.
With this funding, Humain is set to become a cornerstone of Saudi Arabia’s push into artificial intelligence, helping the nation position itself as a leader in tech innovation while securing its digital independence.
