HUMAIN Partners With Replit To Build a Nation of AI Coders in the GCC

HUMAIN, a global AI company backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), has announced a strategic partnership with Replit, the agentic AI software creation platform. The collaboration, unveiled at the 9th edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII9), aims to accelerate AI innovation and empower a new generation of developers across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

A Vision for Sovereign AI

This long-term partnership is a cornerstone of Saudi Arabia’s strategic vision to cultivate homegrown AI talent and establish regional AI sovereignty. The initiative seeks to transform the Kingdom into a “Nation of AI Coders,” where students, entrepreneurs, and enterprise professionals can build and deploy applications using natural language. By combining HUMAIN’s deep AI ecosystem with Replit’s advanced developer platform, the collaboration lays the groundwork for GCC nations to build their own software future and drive a new era of AI-powered economic growth.

Democratizing Software Development

The collaboration aims to make coding as intuitive as writing, enabling anyone in the region, regardless of technical experience, to create software. The partnership highlights the increasing enterprise adoption of platforms like Replit in critical sectors such as government, education, and financial services. This shift demonstrates that AI-native development tools are now robust enough for production-grade use, moving far beyond their origins as tools for hobbyists.

Executive Perspectives on Regional Impact

“This partnership will shape the future of the digital economy in Saudi Arabia and across the GCC,” stated a representative from HUMAIN. “Together with Replit, we are building the foundation for sovereign AI innovation, empowering every student, developer, and enterprise to create with AI. Our vision is to make the Kingdom a true ‘Nation of AI Coders,’ where innovation is born locally and scales globally.”

Amjad Masad, CEO of Replit, added a personal note to the announcement. “The first version of Replit was built in the Middle East, and now we’re coming full circle to help empower a new generation of AI coders here. Together with HUMAIN, we’re making it possible for anyone in the GCC, from students to enterprises, to go from idea to working software using natural language.”

About HUMAIN

HUMAIN, a PIF company, is a global artificial intelligence company delivering full-stack AI capabilities across four core areas: next-generation data centers, hyper-performance infrastructure & cloud platforms, advanced AI Models, including the world’s most advanced Arabic LLM built in the Arab world, and transformative AI Solutions that combine deep sector insight with real-world execution. HUMAIN’s end-to-end model serves both public and private sector organizations, unlocking exponential value across all industries, driving transformation and strengthening capabilities through human-AI synergies.

About Replit

Replit is the agentic software creation platform that enables anyone to build applications using natural language. With millions of users worldwide and over 500,000 professional users, Replit is democratizing software development by removing traditional barriers to application creation. Founded by Amjad Masad, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, United States.

Source: Zawya