Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha held a series of meetings with leaders of major global technology and investment companies during the second day of his visit to Silicon Valley. The meetings focused on strengthening Saudi Arabia’s partnerships in artificial intelligence (AI), expanding computing capabilities and infrastructure, accelerating the development of advanced applications and robotics, and attracting high-value investments.
 Alswaha met with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and senior company executives to discuss expanding cooperation in advanced AI models, leveraging the computing capabilities and infrastructure being developed by HUMAIN to support the large-scale deployment of AI models, and accelerating the development of advanced national applications in priority sectors.
 In the field of AI infrastructure, Alswaha met with Dell Technologies Chairman and CEO Michael Dell to discuss accelerating enterprise adoption of AI solutions, integrating Dell AI Factory solutions with HUMAIN’s computing capabilities to support the deployment of enterprise AI at scale, and advancing knowledge transfer and national capability development to support the transformation of key sectors in the Kingdom.
 He also met with Cognition AI Co-Founder and CEO Scott Wu and senior company executives to discuss expanding the use of autonomous software engineering solutions, improving developer productivity, enabling the deployment of Devin and software agents through HUMAIN’s computing capabilities, and accelerating national capabilities in building and operating AI applications.
 Alswaha also met with Solidigm Senior Vice President and Head of Global Operations Kyle Fukuda to discuss using advanced storage solutions in the computing infrastructure and data centers being developed by HUMAIN, improving data access efficiency and computing resource utilization, and supporting the expansion of AI applications in the Kingdom.
 In the investment sector, Alswaha met with Social Capital Founder and CEO Chamath Palihapitiya to discuss attracting the firm’s investments into the infrastructure and computing capabilities being developed by the Kingdom, expanding investment in advanced technologies, and connecting global capital with high-value opportunities in Saudi Arabia.
 These meetings are part of Saudi Arabia’s efforts to build an integrated AI ecosystem encompassing advanced models, computing capabilities, data centers, infrastructure, applications, robotics, and investment, further strengthening the competitiveness of the Kingdom’s digital economy and reinforcing its position as a global hub for technology, innovation, and AI.

Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha held a series of meetings with leaders of global technology and investment companies during the first day of his visit to Silicon Valley in California.
 The meetings focused on strengthening investments and partnerships in artificial intelligence (AI), computing capabilities, and deep technologies, as well as supporting the growth of Saudi startups and their expansion into global markets.
 Alswaha met with Co-Founder and General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz Ben Horowitz to discuss expanding the firm’s investments in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and in Saudi startups. The meeting also addressed connecting companies within its investment portfolio with HUMAIN’s computing capabilities to support their expansion in the Kingdom and the region, while enabling Saudi companies to access global markets.
 He also met with Partner at Sequoia Capital Alfred Lin to discuss increasing the firm’s investments in Saudi AI and deep-tech companies, connecting companies within its investment portfolio with HUMAIN’s computing capabilities, and supporting the growth and global expansion of Saudi companies.
 In the field of advanced technologies, Alswaha met with CEO and Co-Founder of TenX Semi Dr. Suk Hwan Lim to discuss the use of AI agents in chip design and verification, accelerating development cycles, and applying autonomous design technologies to support the development of advanced semiconductor design capabilities in the Kingdom. These meetings are part of Saudi Arabia’s efforts to expand its international partnerships and attract high-value investments in AI and advanced technologies, while supporting the growth and global expansion of Saudi startups, reinforcing the Kingdom’s position and enhancing the competitiveness of its digital economy globally.
 

Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha held a meeting with United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs Li Junhua, in the presence of Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations Ambassador Dr. Abdulaziz Alwasil.
 The meeting discussed comprehensive digital transformation and its role in accelerating progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals, as well as ways to strengthen partnerships in digital government.
 The two sides also discussed supporting digital capacity building in developing countries and exchanging experiences and best practices. These efforts contribute to developing more inclusive and innovative digital governments.
 The meeting reflects the Kingdom’s active role in promoting international cooperation, leveraging emerging technologies to develop and enhance the efficiency of government services, and enabling societies to benefit from the opportunities of the digital age.