{"id":2370,"date":"2025-05-15T07:56:33","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T07:56:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aiunplugged.io\/blog\/?p=2370"},"modified":"2025-05-15T07:56:36","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T07:56:36","slug":"qualcomm-and-humain-to-develop-state-of-the-art-ai-data-centers-to-deliver-cloud-to-edge-hybrid-ai-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aiunplugged.io\/blog\/qualcomm-and-humain-to-develop-state-of-the-art-ai-data-centers-to-deliver-cloud-to-edge-hybrid-ai-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Qualcomm And HUMAIN To Develop State-Of-The-Art AI Data Centers To Deliver Cloud-To-Edge Hybrid AI Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.,a technology leader enabling connected intelligent computing, and HUMAIN,a national artificial intelligence (AI) champion advancing Saudi Arabia\u2019s goals for AI, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the intent to enter a strategic collaborationfor the development of next-generation <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebluewhale.ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI<\/a> data centers, infrastructure and cloud-to-edgeservices to meet the rapidly growing demand for AI across the globe, including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The MOU was signed during the Saudi-US Investment Forum in Riyadh, which was held during the official visit of President of the United States Donald Trump to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the signing of the MOU, HUMAINand Qualcomm Technologies intend to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Develop and build cutting-edge AI data centers in Saudi Arabia designed to deliver highly efficient, scalable cloud-to-edge hybrid AI inferencing solutions for local and international customers based on Qualcomm Technologies\u2019edgeand data center solutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop and supplystate-of-the-artdata center CPU and AI solutionsfromQualcommTechnologies,with leading performanceand efficiency,to powerdata centers in HUMAIN\u2019s AI cloud infrastructure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accelerate the use of HUMAIN\u2019s AI cloud infrastructure by leveraging edge devices powered by Qualcomm Technologies\u2019 Snapdragon<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> and Dragonwing<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>processors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integrate HUMAIN\u2019s family of Arabic large language models (ALLaM, co-developed with SDAIA) with the wide ecosystem of AI edge devices powered by Qualcomm Technologies\u2019processors, bringing hybrid cloud-to-edge AI inferencing capabilities to a vast array of devices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The data centers and supporting ecosystem are intended to provide both government and enterprise organizations with access to high-performance and power efficientCPU and AI cloud infrastructure and cloud-to-edgeservices. These offerings will enable the deploymentof AI solutions that can make real-timepredictions and decisions, in addition tosignificantlyincreasingtheavailability and valueof advanced AI-enabled applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the agreement, HUMAINand Qualcomm Technologiesalso announced a major collaboration with Saudi Arabia\u2019s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) to establish a world-classQualcomm Design Center in Saudi Arabia for semiconductor technology, supported with training and startup initiatives focused on building infrastructure and technology capabilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This initiative supports the Kingdom\u2019s goal of becoming a global hub for semiconductor design,driving economic growth, attracting talent, and providing upskilling opportunities in semiconductor technology to the Kingdom\u2019s engineers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe thank Qualcomm Technologies for deepening their strategic partnership with the Kingdom and their collaboration with HUMAIN marks a major step in advancing Saudi Arabia\u2019s leadership in edge-to-cloud AI infrastructure and intelligent compute. Together, we are not only building data centers and next-generation AI capabilities but also laying the groundwork for a vibrant semiconductor ecosystem powered by world-class talent,\u201d said His Excellency Eng. Abdullah Alswaha, Minister of Communications and Information Technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSaudi Arabia is making impressive strides toward becoming a global AI leader, and Qualcomm Technologies is pleased to be working with HUMAIN to support the realization of these goals. We are incredibly excited help build the advanced AI data center infrastructure required to launch reliable and cost-effective next-generation hybrid AI services in the Kingdom and globally using our industry-leading CPU and AI solutions,\u201d said Cristiano Amon, president and chief executive officer, Qualcomm Incorporated. \u201cWe are equally proud to work with MCIT to help drive the development of Saudi Arabia\u2019s semiconductor sector. Establishing chip design capabilities in country will be a major step in achieving the objectives of Vision 2030, and we are honored partner with the Kingdom on this important journey.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis agreement marks a major milestone in our journey to build a global hub for AI infrastructure, which helps enable Qualcomm Technologies\u2019 data center expansion, driving high-performance low-power computing and energy-efficient AI processing at scale. Together, we\u2019re not only accelerating technological advancement \u2013 we are building the foundation for the region\u2019s most powerful cloud-to-edge hybrid AI which will create opportunities for innovation, job growth, and sustainable economic impact,\u201d said Tareq Amin, chief executive officer, HUMAIN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/aiunplugged.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Image_Qualcomm-Technologies-and-HUMAIN-to-Develop-State-of-the-Art-AI-Data-Centers-to-Deliver-Cloud-to-Edge-Hybrid-AI-Services-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2371\"\/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.,a technology leader enabling connected intelligent computing, and HUMAIN,a national artificial intelligence (AI) champion advancing Saudi Arabia\u2019s goals for AI, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the 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