Magna AI, a global AI transformation company, has announced a strategic collaboration with Emaar Executive Company (EEC), a Saudi-based firm focused on data center construction and engineering. The partnership aims to develop and deliver sovereign AI data centers and AI factories across Saudi Arabia, supporting the nation’s digital transformation agenda.
Quick Facts
- Partnership: Magna AI and Emaar Executive Company (EEC).
- Objective: Build sovereign AI data centers in Saudi Arabia.
- Agreement: Formalized at the Global AI Show in Riyadh.
- Scope: Potential expansion into wider MENA markets.
Powering Saudi’s Sovereign AI Ambitions
As Saudi Arabia pushes forward with its national digital strategy, the development of trusted, in-country AI infrastructure has become critical for long-term competitiveness. This partnership addresses the growing need for sovereign AI data centers, which allow organizations to train, deploy, and manage advanced AI models while maintaining complete control over their data, governance, and compliance within the Kingdom. The agreement was formalized by Dr. Moataz BinAli, CEO of Magna AI, and Karthik Ramaswamy, CEO of Emaar Executive Company.
“Sovereign AI is only as strong as the infrastructure beneath it, and that infrastructure has to be built and operated to the highest engineering standards, in-Kingdom,” said Dr. BinAli. “Emaar Executive Company brings the proven construction and engineering discipline to turn AI ambition into operational data centers on the ground.”
A Partnership of Expertise
Under the agreement, each company will contribute its specialized expertise. Magna AI, established through a partnership between Trend Micro and Wistron Digital Technology Holding Company (WDH) and powered by NVIDIA, will lead AI Factory architecture, platform development, and AI security and governance.
Emaar Executive Company will provide the engineering and construction backbone. This includes Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) execution, data center construction, systems integration for civil, mechanical, and electrical systems, and on-site project management. EEC’s work is supported by ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications.
“Building national-scale AI infrastructure calls for engineering discipline, local capability and trusted delivery,” said Ramaswamy. “By combining our EPC systems-integration strengths with Magna’s AI Factory expertise, we are positioned to build and operate the data center infrastructure that underpins the Kingdom’s AI agenda.”
From Blueprint to Operation
The collaboration is set to cover the entire lifecycle of infrastructure development, from initial site identification and feasibility studies to long-term operations. The joint effort will focus on creating secure, scalable, and locally aligned AI infrastructure for government bodies, regulated industries, and enterprises. Key areas of focus include energy and cooling optimization, sustainability, and ensuring all operations meet Saudi data-residency and cybersecurity requirements.
This move reflects Magna AI’s strategy of building a strong partner ecosystem in Saudi Arabia and the broader region to help organizations adopt AI on secure and governed infrastructure.
About Magna AI
Magna AI is a global AI transformation company operating across the full integrated value chain, architecting the future of sovereign intelligence. Through a unified operating model spanning strategy, engineering, integration, and operations, Magna AI designs and delivers secure AI infrastructure, applications, and services that enable measurable, scalable, and long-term transformation. Powered by strategic industry collaborations and next generation technologies from NVIDIA, Wistron, and Trend Micro, Magna AI helps enterprises and governments evolve into intelligent, adaptive, and future ready organizations.
About Emaar Executive Company
Emaar Executive Company (EEC) is a Saudi-based company specializing in data center construction, Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC), systems integration, and infrastructure services. The company provides the engineering and construction backbone for large-scale projects, including civil, mechanical, electrical, and low-voltage systems integration, project management, and regulatory coordination.
Source: Zawya
