Saudi Arabia Backs Elon Musk’s xAI with New Data‑Center Partnership

Collaboration with Humain aligns with Crown Prince’s diversification drive

Elon Musk’s artificial‑intelligence venture, xAI, has announced a strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia’s AI firm Humain to develop a state‑of‑the‑art data centre in the Kingdom.

The project is a cornerstone of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s broader plan to reduce the country’s reliance on oil and to position Saudi Arabia as a hub for cutting‑edge technology.

According to the agreement, xAI will provide its advanced AI models and expertise, while Humain will contribute local infrastructure, talent, and regulatory support. The data centre is expected to serve both regional and global AI workloads, boosting computational capacity for businesses and research institutions across the Middle East.

Industry analysts view the deal as a win‑win: xAI gains a strategic foothold in a fast‑growing market, and Saudi Arabia accelerates its ambition to become a leading destination for AI innovation.

Both parties anticipate that the collaboration will create hundreds of high‑skill jobs and stimulate ancillary sectors such as cloud services, cybersecurity, and data analytics.