WASHINGTON: Saudi Arabia and the United States have reached an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategic Partnership that allows the Kingdom to become a global leader in the AI sector.
Saudi Gazette reported the deal, signed under the guidance of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, and US President Donald Trump invited American investors and technology firms to play a pivotal role in shaping the Kingdom’s AI-driven future.
The White House, in a statement, said the AI-focused agreement grants Saudi Arabia access to cutting-edge American systems.
The partnership focuses on three main pillars: expanding access to advanced GPUs in Saudi Arabia, accelerating the development of AI infrastructure and hyperscale data centres, and boosting joint research and development while facilitating knowledge transfer between American and Saudi institutions.
Together, these initiatives aim to position the Kingdom at the forefront of the intelligence era and reinforce its emergence as a global AI hub.
Saudi Arabia’s strong standing in the sector is supported by several competitive advantages, including world-class expertise in the energy industry, extensive land suitable for hyperscale data centres, a strategic location connecting international markets, and the region’s largest concentration of digital talent.
The AI agreement is part of a broader series of partnerships between Riyadh and Washington, reflecting a coordinated effort to deepen collaboration across energy, advanced technology, and supply chain security.
It is pertinent to mention that President Donald Trump has announced the elevation of US–Saudi relations, declaring the Kingdom a major non-NATO US ally as Washington and Riyadh move to consolidate their long-standing strategic partnership.
“I’m pleased to announce that we’re taking our military cooperation to even greater heights by formally designating Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally, which is something that is very important to them,” Trump said as he hosted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for a formal dinner at the White House on Tuesday.
Saudi Crown Prince, on the occasion, said that the Kingdom will increase its investments in the United States to $1 trillion, up from the $600 billion previously pledged.
