Saudi Arabia and the United States on Wednesday formalized the Strategic Artificial Intelligence Partnership, with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio officiating the agreement.
The Saudi Press Agency described the partnership as a historic milestone, strengthening the strategic ties between the two nations. The announcement coincided with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s state visit to the White House, where he met US President Donald Trump and senior officials on Tuesday.
The partnership aims to leverage Saudi Arabia’s strengths in land, energy, and geography to develop AI technology clusters capable of serving local, regional, and global markets. At the same time, it will draw on the US technology ecosystem to drive innovation and economic growth.
Key elements of the agreement include the supply of advanced semiconductors, development of AI applications, construction of cutting-edge AI infrastructure, and the cultivation of national AI capabilities. The partnership also seeks to expand high-value investments in both countries.
Officials said the collaboration is expected to boost productivity, innovation, and economic and social benefits. It signals a long-term commitment by both Saudi Arabia and the US to advance technological development and innovation.
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