AWS enters into ‘strategic partnership’ with Saudi Arabia-backed Humain

Amazon has announced a $5 billion partnership with Saudi Arabia's AI company, Humain, to establish an AI Zone using AWS infrastructure. The deal includes training programs for local startups and aligns with Saudi Arabia's tech initiatives, including the Public Investment Fund that attracted investments from U.S.-based companies like Nvidia and AMD. President Trump's administration has also supported collaboration between U.S. tech firms and Saudi entities on AI projects. Amazon's entry marks a strategic expansion into the Middle East market, driven by Saudi data storage mandates for AI companies, which are incentivizing infrastructure development in the region.