Saudi Arabia is partnering with the private sector to develop more than 14 gigawatts of computing capacity for advanced artificial intelligence companies, Communications and Information Technology Minister Abdullah Alswaha said at the Frontier Leaders Forum 2026 in Silicon Valley.
The infrastructure is intended to support AI businesses, reduce operating costs and improve efficiency, while giving global companies access to strategic capital and the Saudi market, according to the announcement.
Alswaha pointed to the Kingdom’s early backing of Groq as a model for attracting international AI companies and supporting their global expansion. He also highlighted initiatives covering generative, agentic and physical AI, including healthcare tools, public-sector virtual assistants and autonomous logistics systems.
During the forum, Alswaha held discussions with General Catalyst CEO Hemant Taneja on expanding AI investments in Saudi Arabia and scaling applications through HUMAIN. Talks with Arcee AI, Engramme, Supermicro, Upscale AI and Velaura AI focused on model development, continuous learning, high-density computing, networking and energy-efficient data centers.
The engagements are part of Saudi Arabia’s efforts to expand its digital economy and strengthen its role in AI infrastructure and applied technologies.
Source: SPA
