Nvidia Partners With Saudi Arabia on AI Data Center

Nvidia has entered a significant partnership with Humain, an AI company owned by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, to supply over 18,000 Blackwell AI chips for a new 500 megawatt data center in Saudi Arabia. The deal was announced during President Donald Trump's Gulf visit, where expanding U.S. semiconductor sales in the region was a key priority. This agreement is a central part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 strategy, which aims to diversify the kingdom's economy and attract substantial foreign investment in technology. The Trump administration is also considering additional AI chip deals with other Gulf states, despite ongoing concerns about regional ties to China. The partnership positions Saudi Arabia as a growing global hub for AI and cloud computing. This move underscores the U.S. effort to maintain its leadership in advanced technology exports amid geopolitical competition.