15-May-2025 :

Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Saudi AI firm HumaiN have announced the launch of the 'AI Zone,' a strategic initiative based in Riyadh to advance artificial intelligence development and adoption across Saudi Arabia and international markets.
The AI Zone will serve as a dedicated innovation hub to foster AI experimentation, enterprise use case acceleration, research collaborations, and local talent development. The facility will provide startups, public sector organizations, and private enterprises access to cutting-edge AWS infrastructure and HumaiN’s domain expertise in deploying large-scale AI systems.
The collaboration supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 strategy to diversify the economy through technological transformation and aims to position the Kingdom as a leading force in global AI research and commercialization. AWS emphasized that the AI Zone will offer training, certifications, and resources to cultivate the next generation of AI professionals while lowering the barrier to entry for AI deployment.
The initiative is expected to boost innovation across sectors such as healthcare, finance, energy, and logistics by creating a collaborative environment for piloting AI models, co-developing applications, and scaling solutions in a secure and cloud-native setup. HumaiN’s CEO expressed confidence that this partnership would empower businesses to unlock new efficiencies and insights by seamlessly integrating AI into their operations.
This announcement follows a broader trend of tech giants deepening their investment in the Middle East’s fast-evolving digital landscape. As the global demand for enterprise-ready AI accelerates, strategic zones like this AI Zone will be instrumental in shaping regional ecosystems and fostering sustainable, inclusive AI growth on a global scale.