In a significant move to bolster Saudi Arabia’s artificial intelligence infrastructure, the Public Investment Fund-owned AI company HUMAIN has announced a strategic partnership with Riyadh-based data centre operator DataVolt. The collaboration will focus on developing a multi-gigawatt data centre pipeline specifically engineered to handle the demanding computational needs of advanced AI workloads.
Powering the Kingdom’s AI Ambitions
This partnership is poised to position Saudi Arabia as a formidable hub for intelligent computing. By combining HUMAIN’s leadership in the growing AI ecosystem with DataVolt’s specialised infrastructure capabilities, the initiative aims to develop large-scale data centres across the Kingdom. These facilities will serve a wide range of clients, including hyperscalers, large enterprises, and government institutions, providing the foundational power required for next-generation AI development and deployment.
A Synergy of AI and Infrastructure Expertise
The collaboration leverages the distinct strengths of both entities. HUMAIN, the national AI company, contributes its full-stack AI solutions and its role in attracting global compute leaders to the region. The company operates across four key pillars: next-generation data centres, hyper-performance infrastructure, advanced AI models including Arabic large language models, and integrated AI solutions.
DataVolt brings to the table its extensive expertise in designing, constructing, and operating complex digital infrastructure. The company is known for integrating advanced energy solutions and innovative cooling technologies, which are critical for maintaining the efficiency and sustainability of power-intensive AI hardware.
A Focus on Sustainable and Scalable Compute
A core principle of the partnership is to deliver data centres that are not only high-performance but also sustainable, scalable, and cost-efficient. By focusing on advanced designs that integrate energy and cooling innovations, the collaboration aims to significantly reduce the overall cost of compute. This approach addresses one of the primary challenges in the AI industry and is crucial for accelerating the adoption and development of AI technologies globally.
DataVolt’s Expanding Tech Alliances
This announcement follows another key strategic partnership for DataVolt. The company previously joined forces with US-based IT solutions provider Supermicro to build hyperscale AI campuses valued at an estimated $20 billion. That collaboration will see DataVolt utilize Supermicro’s ultra-dense GPU platforms and direct liquid cooling technology, a system capable of reducing power costs by up to 40%. These alliances underscore DataVolt’s strategy of securing major technology partners to develop world-class AI infrastructure at scale.
About HUMAIN
HUMAIN is Saudi Arabia’s national AI company, owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF). It operates an end-to-end model serving both public and private sector organizations. The company’s mission is to drive intellectual property leadership and talent development in the AI field while strengthening capabilities through human-AI synergies across various industries.
About DataVolt
DataVolt is a global infrastructure developer headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with offices in the USA, UAE, India, and Uzbekistan. The company specialises in the design, construction, and operation of advanced, sustainable data centres. DataVolt has global expansion ambitions spanning the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and North America, aiming to accelerate the transition toward cleaner and smarter digital infrastructure.
Source: Middle East AI News
