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KAUST and Gulf Data Hub break ground

KAUST ·

KAUST and Gulf Data Hub, along with Data Hub Tech and Ashi Bushnag Co., held a groundbreaking ceremony on September 18 to celebrate the development of a new data center on the KAUST campus. The data center will be built by Gulf Data Hub in partnership with the Saudi company Data Hub Tech and Jeddah-based design and contracting firm Ashi Bushnag Co. KAUST Interim President Nadhmi Al-Nasr and Gulf Data Hub CEO Tarek Al-Ashram exchanged gifts during the ceremony. Why it matters: This data center project signifies growing investment in Saudi Arabia's technological infrastructure and KAUST's role as a hub for innovation.

AI, the Gulf, and the US: A Primer - Middle East Institute

GCC AI Funding ·

The Middle East Institute published a primer on AI in the Gulf and its implications for the U.S. It examines the rapid development and deployment of AI technologies across the region, driven by economic diversification goals and national strategies. The primer analyzes opportunities and risks for U.S. engagement with the Gulf states on AI, including potential collaborations and security concerns. Why it matters: This provides a concise overview of the current state of AI in the GCC and key considerations for future partnerships.