• HUMAIN and AirTrunk partner on a USD 3B deal to build advanced data centers across Saudi Arabia.
• PIF and Aramco plan to merge AI programs under HUMAIN, with Aramco taking a significant minority stake.
• The initiatives aim to accelerate HUMAIN’s growth and position Saudi Arabia as a global hub for AI and data technologies.

HUMAIN

Saudi’s AI company, HUMAIN, and Blackstone-backed AirTrunk, established a partnership to build data centers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The initial project involves an approximately USD 3 billion investment for a data center campus in Saudi Arabia.

“Together with AirTrunk and Blackstone, HUMAIN is strengthening the technological infrastructure that underpins the Kingdom’s digital economy,” said Tareq Amin, Chief Executive Officer of HUMAIN.

Backed by Blackstone, AirTrunk is  a Asia-Pacific & Middle East (APME) hyperscale data centre specialist. It creates a platform for cloud, content and large enterprise customers across the region. 

HUMAIN is a global artificial intelligence company based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia building end-to-end AI capabilities.It is owned by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF).

The partnership merges HUMAIN’s role as Saudi Arabia’s national AI leader with AirTrunk’s proven data center expertise. Together, they aim to strengthen cloud and AI infrastructure to support Saudi Arabia’s vision of becoming a global innovation hub.

AI Infrastructure 

HUMAIN, AirTrunk, and Blackstone are forming a long-term partnership to finance, develop, and operate next-generation data centers and AI infrastructure in Saudi Arabia. 

The collaboration supports HUMAIN’s mission to position the Kingdom as a global AI leader. It will drive national efforts to deliver large-scale, AI-ready infrastructure, Meanwhile, Blackstone and AirTrunk bring global expertise and investment strength.

The parties will cooperate across several key areas. This includes data center design, construction, operation, financing and go-to-market initiatives to attract hyperscalers and enterprise clients. They will also invest in local talent to strengthen Saudi Arabia’s digital and AI ecosystem.

Aramco

PIF and Aramco plan to merge their AI programs under HUMAIN, with Aramco acquiring a significant minority stake in the PIF-owned company. Both will contribute AI assets, talent, and capabilities to accelerate HUMAIN’s growth and expand its global reach. 

The partnership aims to scale HUMAIN’s operations rapidly, strengthen Saudi Arabia’s position as a global AI hub, and attract top talent and investment in advanced data and AI technologies.