King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and HUMAIN, a PIF company, are collaborating to make KAUST's Shaheen III CPU-based supercomputer available through HUMAIN Cloud. Shaheen III, ranked 64th globally on the TOP500 list, will serve as a compute resource for HUMAIN's planned AI cloud offering, which is designed and built in Saudi Arabia. This partnership aims to provide advanced High-Performance Computing (HPC) capabilities and AI platforms for selected enterprises and researchers. Why it matters: This collaboration significantly enhances Saudi Arabia's AI and research infrastructure by expanding access to a world-class supercomputer, fostering innovation and advanced computational capabilities across various sectors within the region.
Qualcomm has signed an agreement with HUMAIN, a Saudi Arabian company, to establish Saudi Arabia as a global hub for artificial intelligence. The collaboration aims to develop and commercialize advanced AI solutions, with a focus on making Saudi Arabia a leader in AI innovation. The partnership will leverage Qualcomm's technology and HUMAIN's investment to drive growth and development in the AI sector within the Kingdom. Why it matters: This deal could accelerate Saudi Arabia's national AI strategy and diversify its economy through technology leadership.
This article discusses KAUST's efforts to build a high-performance computing (HPC) ecosystem. It mentions Jysoo Lee, director of the KAUST Supercomputing Core Lab, and Robert G. Voigt from the Krell Institute, both speakers at the HPC Saudi event held at KAUST. The article also acknowledges King Abdullah's role in establishing KAUST. Why it matters: HPC is crucial for advancing AI research and development in the region, and KAUST is playing a key role in fostering this ecosystem.
In July 2020, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) became a corporate tenant in the KAUST Research and Technology Park (KRTP). HPE will strengthen the KAUST Core Labs team, providing day-to-day support for the Shaheen II supercomputer, which has supported over 1,000 users and 650 publications. Future collaborations between HPE and KAUST will include projects in genomics, linear algebra, combustion computational fluid dynamics, and density-functional theory codes. Why it matters: This partnership enhances KAUST's research capabilities, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030 to drive scientific, economic, and social advances through high-performance computing.
KAUST and Lean Business Services (the digital arm of the Saudi health sector) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance AI and data science for a "smart health" ecosystem in Saudi Arabia. During the COVID-19 pandemic, they collaborated to provide the Saudi Ministry of Health with AI-driven trends and analysis. KAUST's Shaheen II supercomputer was utilized to process healthcare data. Why it matters: This partnership aims to develop AI and advanced analytics solutions to enhance healthcare access, quality, and cost-efficiency in line with Saudi Vision 2030.