Stc subsidiary, HUMAIN launch AI infrastructure JV
Partnership begins with 250 MW, targets Saudi Arabia AI workload capacity
#SaudiArabia #datacentres - stc group’s dedicated digital infrastructure subsidiary center3 and Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) company HUMAIN have announced a strategic joint venture to develop and operate AI data centres in Saudi Arabia with capacity to host up to 1 GW of AI workloads. The collaboration will commence with initial capacity of up to 250 MW, combining center3’s data centre leadership with HUMAIN’s full-stack AI capabilities to create high-capacity, low-latency infrastructure supporting large language models and mission-critical AI applications. The joint venture expands upon existing digital infrastructure and connectivity collaboration between center3 and HUMAIN, accelerating regional AI readiness.
SO WHAT? - The HUMAIN-center3 partnership addresses surging demand for purpose-built AI infrastructure capable of handling intensive computational workloads that conventional data centres cannot efficiently support. Developing new specialised facilities offering density, resilience and low-latency connectivity has become a key activity for both HUMAIN and center3’s parent company stc.
Here are some key points about the new joint venture:
stc group’s digital infrastructure subsidiary center3 and Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) company HUMAIN have announced a strategic joint venture to develop and operate AI data centres in Saudi Arabia.
The joint venture will develop and operate next-generation infrastructure capable of hosting up to 1 GW of AI workloads, starting with initial capacity of up to 250 MW, bringing together center3’s data centre expertise and extensive regional connectivity with HUMAIN’s strategic mandate for end-to-end AI capabilities.
Center3 operates as Saudi Arabia-headquartered data centre provider delivering infrastructure and connectivity solutions across the Middle East and Africa through an extensive network of advanced carrier-neutral data centres and subsea cable systems that strategically link Europe, Asia and Africa.
HUMAIN, a Public Investment Fund company, delivers full-stack AI capabilities across four core areas: next-generation data centres, hyper-performance infrastructure and cloud platforms, advanced AI models including Arabic large language models, and transformative AI solutions combining sector insight with implementation expertise.
The partnership supports high-performance hosting of critical digital assets, fosters the AI ecosystem development, and creates infrastructure for deployment of large language models and mission-critical AI applications serving both public and private sector organisations across industries.
The strategic alliance expands upon existing digital infrastructure and connectivity collaboration between center3 and HUMAIN, with the joint venture designed to meet demanding AI workloads whilst supporting future technological advancements in artificial intelligence computing requirements.
Stc group comprises 13 subsidiaries operating across Saudi Arabia, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe, providing services encompassing digital infrastructure, cloud computing, cybersecurity, Internet of Things, digital payments, digital media and digital entertainment as a digital enabler.
[Written and edited with the assistance of AI]