Cloud Computing
Saudi Arabia Expands Sovereign AI Infrastructure to Accelerate National Tech Growth
Saudi Arabia is advancing sovereign AI infrastructure with major cloud expansions and technical training programs unveiled during LEAP 2026.
Amazon Confirms $5.3B Cloud and AI Expansion in Saudi Arabia
Amazon confirms its $5.3 billion cloud region in Saudi Arabia is on track for December 2026, featuring three availability zones and expanded AI programs.
LEAP 2026 Secures Over $2.5 Billion in Tech and Infrastructure Deals
Day two of LEAP 2026 secured over $2.5 billion in funding for data center capacity, cloud solutions, and localized technology research across Saudi Arabia.
Microsoft to Launch Data Center Region in Saudi Arabia in November 2026
Microsoft will launch its Saudi Arabia East cloud region in November 2026, delivering local Azure services and projected economic gains.
AWS to Launch First Cloud Infrastructure Region in Saudi Arabia by December 2026
AWS will launch its first cloud infrastructure region in Saudi Arabia by December 2026, backing a $5.3 billion investment and a 50MW AI Zone with HUMAIN.
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Tencent Cloud Partners with TruKKer in Saudi Arabia Ahead of LEAP 2026
TruKKer will migrate its digital freight platform to Tencent Cloud’s Saudi data centers and deploy CodeBuddy AI tools ahead of LEAP 2026.
OpenAI Reduces GPT-5.6 Sol API Pricing for Developers and Enterprises
OpenAI has reduced input and output token pricing for the GPT-5.6 Sol API, lowering operational costs for developers and enterprise software applications.
Saudi Digital Economy Prioritises Operational Resilience for Critical Systems
Saudi Arabia’s digital economy accounts for 15 percent of GDP, driving enterprises to prioritise operational resilience and hybrid cloud systems.
Oracle to Present Enterprise and Sovereign AI Technologies at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh
Oracle will present its sovereign AI and cloud technologies at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh, highlighting national digital skills training and enterprise adoption.
Saudi Digital Economy Expands Through Infrastructure and Global Tech Partnerships
Saudi Arabia has expanded its data center capacity to over 467 megawatts and attracted major cloud providers, driving national digital economy goals.
Q and Margolis Healy Partner for Regional Data Center Infrastructure
Q and Margolis Healy Architecture have partnered to develop advanced data centers in Saudi Arabia, the Gulf, and Europe to meet growing AI demands.
Tencent Hy3 Model Launches Globally with Advanced Reasoning Capabilities
Tencent has expanded global access to its Hy3 model, offering integration with WorkBuddy, Miora, and TokenHub alongside open-source availability.
Microsoft and AMD Expand Azure AI Infrastructure Partnership
Microsoft and AMD have expanded their strategic partnership to deploy the AMD Helios rackscale solution and new EPYC processors on Azure.
AWS Cloud Infrastructure Powers NASA’s Historic 4K Lunar Stream
NASA utilized AWS cloud infrastructure to stream real-time 4K video from the Moon during the historic Artemis II mission.
Nutanix Report Highlights AI Driving Container Adoption in Saudi Arabia
The eighth annual Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Index reveals that AI is accelerating container adoption in Saudi Arabia amid data sovereignty priorities.
Microsoft Frontier Company – $2.5B AI Unit Launched
Microsoft has launched a new business division with a $2.5 billion investment and 6,000 engineers to help enterprise clients scale AI systems.
Hajj Data Center Completes 100% Cloud Migration
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has completed the 100% migration of its data center to a cloud-based infrastructure to support over 20 million pilgrims.
HPE Unifies Channel Operations with Juniper Networks Under Single Program
HPE is consolidating its channel operations with Juniper Networks under the unified HPE Partner Ready Vantage program starting November 2026.
Pinterest Signs $4 Billion Cloud Infrastructure Agreement with AWS to Accelerate AI Search
Pinterest has committed $4 billion to Amazon Web Services through 2031 to enhance its AI-driven visual search capabilities for 600 million users.
Saudi Arabia Government ICT Spending Reached 31.9 Billion SAR in 2025
Saudi Arabia’s government spending on ICT services reached 31.90 billion SAR in 2025, driven by major investments in cloud computing and artificial intelligence.
SpaceX Secures Massive $11 Billion Annual Compute Agreement with Google
SpaceX has signed an $11 billion annual compute agreement with Google, marking one of the largest infrastructure deals in history.
Denodo Agora Launches on Microsoft Marketplace to Support Agentic AI
Denodo Agora is now available on the Microsoft Marketplace, allowing Azure customers to connect hybrid and multi-cloud data sources to support agentic AI initiatives.