Qualcomm and HUMAIN announced a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on next-generation AI data centers, cloud-to-edge infrastructure, and hybrid AI services in Saudi Arabia and global markets. The agreement was signed during the Saudi-US Investment Forum in Riyadh during the visit of U.S. President Donald Trump to Saudi Arabia.
Under the agreement, Qualcomm Technologies and HUMAIN plan to develop advanced AI data centers in Saudi Arabia designed to provide scalable and power-efficient cloud-to-edge AI inferencing solutions. The collaboration will also focus on the development and supply of Qualcomm Technologies’ AI and CPU solutions for use in HUMAIN’s AI cloud infrastructure.
The companies said the initiative is intended to support growing global demand for AI services while enabling government and enterprise organizations to access high-performance AI cloud infrastructure and AI-enabled applications capable of real-time decision-making and predictions.
As part of the collaboration, Qualcomm Technologies’ Snapdragon and Dragonwing processors will be used to help accelerate adoption of HUMAIN’s AI cloud infrastructure through edge devices. The companies also plan to integrate HUMAIN’s Arabic large language models, including ALLaM, into Qualcomm-powered AI edge devices to enable hybrid cloud-to-edge AI inferencing capabilities across a wide range of products and services.
The agreement also includes a collaboration with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology to establish a Qualcomm Design Center in Saudi Arabia focused on semiconductor technology. The initiative will include training and startup programs designed to strengthen the Kingdom’s semiconductor ecosystem and help develop local engineering talent as part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 strategy.
Qualcomm said the design center initiative is intended to help position Saudi Arabia as a global hub for semiconductor design while supporting economic growth and workforce development in advanced technologies.
KEY QUOTES:
“Saudi Arabia is making impressive strides toward becoming a global AI leader, and Qualcomm Technologies is pleased to be working with HUMAIN to support the realization of these goals. We are incredibly excited help build the advanced AI data center infrastructure required to launch reliable and cost-effective next-generation hybrid AI services in the Kingdom and globally using our industry-leading CPU and AI solutions. We are equally proud to work with MCIT to help drive the development of Saudi Arabia’s semiconductor sector. Establishing chip design capabilities in country will be a major step in achieving the objectives of Vision 2030, and we are honored partner with the Kingdom on this important journey.”
Cristiano Amon, President and CEO, Qualcomm
“This agreement marks a major milestone in our journey to build a global hub for AI infrastructure, which helps enable Qualcomm Technologies’ data center expansion, driving high-performance low-power computing and energy-efficient AI processing at scale. Together, we’re not only accelerating technological advancement, we are building the foundation for the region’s most powerful cloud-to-edge hybrid AI which will create opportunities for innovation, job growth, and sustainable economic impact.”
Tareq Amin, Chief Executive Officer, HUMAIN
“We thank Qualcomm Technologies for deepening their strategic partnership with the Kingdom and their collaboration with HUMAIN marks a major step in advancing Saudi Arabia’s leadership in edge-to-cloud AI infrastructure and intelligent compute. Together, we are not only building data centers and next-generation AI capabilities, but also laying the groundwork for a vibrant semiconductor ecosystem powered by world-class talent.”
Eng. Abdullah Alswaha, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Saudi Arabia
