HUMAIN, the Public Investment Fund (PIF)-owned artificial intelligence company in Saudi Arabia, has signed a strategic framework agreement with center3, the digital infrastructure subsidiary of stc Group, to strengthen the Kingdom’s position as a global AI hub.

Under the partnership, HUMAIN will leverage center3’s advanced infrastructure to establish secure, high-capacity connectivity across national and international networks. This foundation will support HUMAIN’s full-stack AI ecosystem, enabling the development and deployment of AI technologies across various sectors in Saudi Arabia.

HUMAIN CEO Tareq Amin said the collaboration represents a key step toward scaling AI capabilities nationwide, highlighting that secure and high-performance connectivity is essential to building a world-class AI ecosystem.

Fahad AlHajeri, CEO of center3, said the company’s continued investments in digital infrastructure have positioned it to meet next-generation computing needs, driving innovation and unlocking new opportunities for industries across Saudi Arabia and the wider region.

The agreement is a key component of HUMAIN’s broader strategy to operate across the entire AI value chain—from infrastructure and cloud computing to data, models, and applications. It lays the foundation for Saudi Arabia’s next-generation computing landscape while advancing the Kingdom’s economic diversification ambitions.