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stc group, a global digital facilitator, has teamed up with HUMAIN, a company specialising in artificial intelligence backed by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), to launch a Joint Venture (JV). This collaboration aims to construct AI data centres within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
This partnership will support the development and operation of infrastructure designed to accommodate up to 1 gigawatt (GW) of AI workloads. Combining centre3's vast data-centre expertise and regional connectivity with HUMAIN's expertise in AI provides a strong combination for establishing high-capacity, low-latency infrastructure required for the AI revolution.
Olayan Alwetaid, CEO of stc group, asserted that this JV cements their commitment to nurturing the region's digital landscape. HUMAIN’s AI capabilities, together with centre3’s data-centre experience, provide a foundation for supporting future AI workloads.
Tareq Amin, CEO of HUMAIN, highlighted the JV's focus on developing infrastructure capable of handling high-demand AI workloads and supporting future technological developments. He emphasised the importance of purpose-built compute systems that provide efficiency and resilience.
Fahad AlHajeri, CEO of centre3, elaborated on their role in actualising the vision. He stressed leveraging their growing data-centre footprint to deliver density, resilience, and availability needed for next-generation AI computing. Importantly, this JV symbolises an advancement in enhancing infrastructure to accommodate the rising demand in the region.
In essence, this alliance aims to provide high-performance hosting for vital digital assets, bolster the AI ecosystem, and lay a robust groundwork for deploying large language models (LLMs) as well as mission-critical AI applications.
