Riyadh: stc group, through its digital infrastructure subsidiary center3, and HUMAIN, a company under the Public Investment Fund (PIF) specializing in artificial intelligence capabilities, have announced a joint venture partnership aimed at building AI data centers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

According to Saudi Press Agency, this collaboration will focus on developing and operating advanced infrastructure capable of supporting up to 1 GW of AI workloads. The joint venture combines center3’s expertise in data-center operations and regional connectivity with HUMAIN’s strategic focus on comprehensive AI capabilities. This partnership aims to establish a solid foundation for high-capacity and low-latency infrastructure, essential for the AI-driven future.

CEO of stc group Olayan Alwetaid highlighted the importance of this partnership, stating that it reinforces their commitment to the region’s digital future. The collaboration aims to combine HUMAIN’s leadership in AI with center3’s data-center expertise to enhance the region’s capacity for hosting next-generation AI workloads.

CEO of HUMAIN Tareq Amin emphasized the need for purpose-built compute, efficiency, and resilience in the AI domain. He stated that the joint venture with stc group is focused on engineering infrastructure that can handle demanding workloads while supporting future technological advancements.

CEO of center3 Fahad AlHajeri remarked that their role is to transform vision into capacity. By leveraging their expanding data-center footprint and interconnected platforms, they aim to deliver the necessary density, resilience, and availability for next-generation AI computing. This partnership is seen as a crucial step in scaling the infrastructure to meet the growing regional market demand.

This strategic alliance is expected to enhance the hosting of critical digital assets, support the AI ecosystem, and provide a robust platform for deploying large language models and mission-critical AI applications.