On May 12, 2025, Saudi Arabia launched “Humain,” a recently formed artificial intelligence corporation under the Public Investment Fund (PIF). Humain, chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, is to become the kingdom’s main driver for pursuing its AI strategy and investment.
Humain seeks to create and operate AI systems, providing a complete package of services ranging from next-generation data centers to AI infrastructure, cloud services, and state-of-the-art AI models. A key emphasis is the construction of one of the most capable multimodal Arabic large language models worldwide, positioning Saudi Arabia at the center of AI technology in the Middle East.
The release is timed to coincide with Riyadh’s Saudi-US Investment Forum, which features high-profile attendees in the tech space including Elon Musk, Sam Altman, and Mark Zuckerberg. The move is reflective of Saudi Arabia’s drive to position itself as a global data and AI hub in line with its wider Vision 2030 strategy to diversify the nation away from reliance on oil.
Humain‘s setup is a testament to Saudi Arabia’s strategic bid to unify its AI efforts, rationalize data center initiatives, and promote the deployment of AI technology across different sectors, ranging from energy to healthcare, manufacturing, and finance. Humain seeks to expand human capabilities and create intellectual property through local innovation to unleash the potential of the digital economy.
The move is a major step towards Saudi Arabia positioning itself at the leading edge of AI development, riding on its geographical position, economic drive, and dedication to technological transformation.
