HP to open AI R&D centre in Saudi Arabia
New AI hub to drive innovation and talent development in the Kingdom
#Saudi #LEAP25 – HP Inc. has announced the launch of a new AI and R&D Centre of Excellence in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Speaking at LEAP25, global president and CEO of HP Enrique Lores said that new R&D centre will focus on developing AI-driven solutions to enhance business efficiency, automation, and decision-making. The new RD centre will attract top AI talent and provide training programmes to upskill the local workforce. The building of a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Riyadh was also announced by Lores, which will produce its first PCs this year.
SO WHAT? – The past two years has seen the number of AI labs and centres of excellence in Saudi Arabia grow rapidly with initiatives from global technology vendors, Saudi ICT services firms and public sector innovators. The trend mirrors the increasing local demand for knowledge about AI, 5G, IoT and Edge technologies and proof of concepts for applying these cutting edge technologies in government and industry. As one of the largest computer technology vendors in the region, HP’s new AI R&D centre is sure to capture the attention of customers.
Here are some key points about this announcement:
HP Inc.’s global president and CEO Enrique Lores has announced the launch of a new AI and R&D Centre of Excellence in Saudi Arabia and plans to open a new computer manufacturing facility in Riyadh, with the first PC production stsarting this year. He made the announcement while speaking at LEAP25.
HP’s AI and R&D Centre of Excellence will be established in Dhahran to accelerate AI innovation and support business transformation.
The new R&D centre will focus on data analytics, robotic process automation, and AI-driven decision-making to help companies optimise operations and improve efficiency.
The centre will attract top global and local AI talent and will offer training programmes, and education opportunities to develop local talent.
The investment will complement HP’s new manufacturing facility in Riyadh, reinforcing the company’s commitment to Saudi Arabia’s industrial and technological growth.
HP’s education initiatives will continue to expand, with partnerships involving the Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF), Tuwaiq Academy, and Savvy Games Group.
By 2027, HP’s expects its AI and education initiatives to impact millions of Saudi students and professionals, helping to foster a highly skilled workforce.