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Cisco Expands Partnership with Saudi Arabia to Power the AI Future
Cisco to Join HUMAIN's Initiative to Build the Kingdom's Future AI Infrastructure News Summary: Cisco to partner with Saudi Arabia's new HUMAIN AI enterprise
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[{"type":"text","content":"Cisco to Join HUMAIN's Initiative to Build the Kingdom's Future AI Infrastructure \nNews Summary:\nCisco to partner with Saudi Arabia's new HUMAIN AI enterprise to power AI infrastructure and ecosystem growth.New investments in research, talent and digital skills aim to accelerate the Kingdom's AI journey.The partnership supports Vision 2030 by advancing Saudi Arabia's transformation into a leading, diversified digital economy.RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cisco, the global leader in networking and security, today announced a groundbreaking initiative with HUMAIN – Saudi Arabia's new AI enterprise – to help build the world's most open, scalable, resilient and cost-efficient AI infrastructure.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nThis landmark collaboration will set a new standard for how AI infrastructure is designed, secured and delivered – combining Cisco's global expertise with the Kingdom's bold AI ambitions. As the cornerstone in a wider set of new investments in research, talent and innovation, the partnership builds on Cisco's 25-year commitment to Saudi Arabia's digital and economic growth.\nThese announcements follow CEO Chuck Robbins' visit to Saudia Arabia on May 6, 2023, where he met with HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, and Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer Jeetu Patel's participation today in the visit by President Trump to Saudi Arabia. \nLaying the foundations for AI at scaleCisco's new initiative with HUMAIN plans to build Saudi Arabia's AI infrastructure from the ground up – to deliver scalable, secure, cloud-based solutions to power the Kingdom's AI ambitions. The multi-year initiative aims to position Saudi Arabia as a global leader in digital innovation.\nH.E. Eng. Abdullah Alswaha, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, said, \"We thank Cisco for its continued partnership and commitment to the Kingdom. This investment marks a major step forward in scaling world-class AI infrastructure, accelerating innovation, and advancing a thriving AI economy led by Saudi talent, while reinforcing the Kingdom's position as a leading hub for AI in the region and beyond.\" \n\"AI can unlock groundbreaking opportunities for economic growth and innovation, accelerating KSA's Vision 2030,\" said Chuck Robbins, Cisco Chair and CEO. \"Today marks a new miles...