A spat of agreements: Saudi and US companies continued to roll out announcements of new partnerships and joint investment agreements even after President Trump left the Kingdom for Qatar and UAE as part of his regional tour. The new agreements span multiple sectors, including data centers, aviation, and logistics.

DATA CENTERS-

#1- DataVolt inks USD 20 bn agreement for data center tech: Saudi data center firm DataVolt has inked a USD 20 bn multi-year partnership agreement with US-based Super Micro Computer Inc (Supermicro), according to a statement. Under the agreement, Supermicro will offer its application-optimized server solutions to streamline the delivery of GPU platforms and rack systems for DataVolt’s hyperscale AI networks. The pair also aims to link net-zero hydrogen and gigawatt-class renewable power with state-of-the-art server technology.

Right on clock: DataVolt announced plans yesterday for the USD 20 bn investment in US-based AI data centers and energy infrastructure.

#2- Newly launched, PIF-backed Humain and Qualcomm Technologies will collaborate on next-gen AI data centers, infrastructure, and cloud-to-edge services, according to an emailed statement seen by EnterpriseAM.

The details: The collaboration will see the US-based semiconductor manufacturer and Humain co-develop AI data centers in Saudi Arabia, leveraging Qualcomm’s cloud-to-edge hybrid AI inferencing solutions. Qualcomm will also design and supply its data center CPU and AI offerings to support Humain’s AI cloud infrastructure.

ICYMI- Humain made a barrage of tech agreements at the Saudi-US Investment Summit, including a joint USD 5 bn investment with AWS to establish an AI Zone and deliver training in Saudi Arabia, a five-year USD 10 bn agreement with AMD to deploy 500 MW of AI infrastructure, and a collaboration with Nvidia to develop an additional 500 MW of data center capacity.

#3- STC-Oracle partnership to boost Saudi AI cloud infrastructure development: Saudi Telecom Company (STC) and Oracle have expanded their strategic partnership with a SAR 2 bn agreement to advance AI-powered cloud infrastructure and sovereign cloud solutions in the Kingdom, state news agency SPA reported. The initiative will be delivered through Oracle’s Alloy platform hosted in data centers operated by Center3, STC’s digital infrastructure subsidiary.

ALSO FROM ORACLE- The company signed an MoU with the Digital Government Authority To accelerate digital transformation in Saudi government entities through cloud computing, AI, emerging technologies, and national talent development.

#4- The Saudi Authority for Data and Artificial Intelligence (SDAIA) signed multiple MoUs on the sidelines of the Saudi-US Investment Forum to advance digital transformation, AI capabilities, and cybersecurity infrastructure, state news agency SPA reported.

The details:AMD will explore the development of AI data centers in the Kingdom using AMD technologies, while Pure Storage will collaborate to upgrade data systems and drive AI innovation. Rackspace will also collaborate on cloud computing and AI, including a potential regional center of excellence, cloud infrastructure expansion, and a potential virtual university for digital tech training.

REMEMBER- The Kingdom has been ramping up its data center capacity: The Kingdom is planning a USD 100 bn AIproject to rival the UAE as a technological hub, although details are scant. Leap 25 recently saw a flurry of investments in data centers, including a USD 1.4 bn investment from Alfanar for four data centers, as well as a USD 5 bn agreement between DataVolt and Neom to set up a fully sustainable AI data center with an initial capacity of 300 MW capacity, eventually ramped up to 1.5 GW.

AVIATION-

#1- KSIADC taps Parsons for infrastructure revamp: PIF-owned King Salman International Airport Development Company (KSIADC) inked two four-year delivery partner contracts with US aviation solutions provider Parsons Corporation, state news agency SPA reports. The investment ticket for the tender was not disclosed.

The Details: Under the agreements, Parsons will develop critical airport infrastructure and comprehensive project management services. This includes airside facilities — such as runways, taxiways, aircraft parking areas, and the air traffic control tower — as well as ground infrastructure, including roads, tunnels, bridges, railway networks, and landscaping. The firm will be responsible for the initial planning, design, permitting, procurement, construction, and commissioning.

#2- Bechtel to deliver the new terminals: US-based engineering firm Bechtel agreed to manage the delivery of three new terminals at Riyadh’s King Salman International Airport (KSIA), according to a statement. The firm will work with KSIADC to oversee the delivery of a terminal for commercial carriers, Terminal 6 for low-cost carriers, and a new private aviation terminal with hangars.

ICYMI- Riyadh’s King Salman International Airport — an expansion of the capital’s King Khalid International Airport — is poised to be one of the world’s largest, accommodating up to 185 mn passengers and 3.5 mn tonnes of cargo annually by 2050. Officials plan to open the airport’s private aviation terminal in 2026, a passenger terminal in 2028, and its “iconic terminal” by 2030.

#3- More firms involved: UK-based architecture firm Foster + Partners is designing the airport’s master plan, while US-based Jacobs Engineering will offer its consulting services for the master plan and design of the new runways, according to Zawya.

LAST MILE-

TGA calls on Amazon: The Transport General Authority (TGA) inked a MoU with Amazon to bolster the Kingdom’s parcel delivery sector and e-commerce operations, according to a statement on X. The agreement’s scope includes streamlining work models and customer experience, developing a support system for delivery partners, as well as boosting service coverage and efficiency.

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