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U.S. Start-Up Partners With Saudi Arabia for Data Center

U.S. Start-Up Partners With Saudi Arabia for Data Center
New York Times Monday 31 August 2026, 10:00 UTC By Niko Gallogly 1 min read
Key Points

Many of Saudi Arabia’s new data centers are being built by Humain, which was started last year as part of the country’s effort to jump-start its A.I. industry and diversify its economy away from oil.

Many of Saudi Arabia’s new data centers are being built by Humain, which was started last year as part of the country’s effort to jump-start its A.I. industry and diversify its economy away from oil. [Image text:] HUMAIN HUMA
U.S. (LOCATION) Saudi Arabia (LOCATION) Saudi Arabia’s (LOCATION) Humain (ORG) A.I. (ORG)
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