Saudi Arabia Launches New AI Zone to Create Tech Jobs and Attract Investments

Saudi Arabia has unveiled an AI-focused zone aimed at becoming a major job creator within the Kingdom’s technology sector.

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This initiative is expected to significantly boost the local economy and foster innovation.

Key Details

• Partnership: The newly established Saudi AI company, Humain, is collaborating with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to invest over $5 billion in the AI Zone.
• Training Initiative: In partnership with the Public Investment Fund (PIF), AWS plans to train 100,000 citizens in cloud computing and generative AI (GenAI) through two new certifications:
  • AWS AI Practitioner
  • AWS Machine Learning Engineer Associate

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Training Program

• Amazon Academy: Launched in 2023, this is the largest talent development program in the Middle East.
• Focus: The training will equip participants with skills essential for advancing in the tech industry.

Strategic Goals

The AI Zone aligns with Saudi Arabia’s ambition to become an AI-powered economy.

The initiative will allow Saudi businesses and government organizations to access high-performing AI models to develop secure and responsible GenAI applications.

Innovation and Startup Growth

• Amazon Q Coding Assistant: This tool will help organizations build GenAI-powered assistants for various tasks, enhancing productivity.
• Startup Sector: The collaboration aims to invigorate the AI startup ecosystem by providing access to advanced cloud technology tools. In 2024, Saudi startups received $750 million in venture capital, the highest in the region.

Vision for the Future

• Multi-Year Growth Plan: The AI Zone is part of a larger strategy to establish a comprehensive AI economy in Saudi Arabia.
• Job Opportunities: This initiative presents generational opportunities for both Saudi nationals and foreign talent in the tech industry.

Humain’s Role

Humain will oversee the AI project, developing AI solutions using AWS technologies for clients.

The company aims to create a unified AI agent marketplace to streamline the deployment and management of AI software for the Saudi government, while also promoting the growth of Large Language Models (LLMs), including Arabic LLMs.

This initiative represents a significant step forward in Saudi Arabia’s tech landscape, fostering innovation and economic development across multiple sectors.

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