Transformative Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence
The US-Saudi Investment Forum 2025, hosted in Riyadh at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center, brought together global tech and business leaders, with
Elon Musk (Tesla) and
Jensen Huang (Nvidia) at the forefront of discussions on
artificial intelligence. The forum was a cornerstone event for strategic investment and technological collaboration, coinciding with the official visit of President Donald Trump and featuring luminaries such as Alex Karp (Palantir) and David Sacks[1][2].
Historic Investment Agreements Announced
- Over
145 investment agreements were signed, totaling more than
$300 billion in value.
- In the coming months, further deals are expected to push this total closer to
$1 trillion, reinforcing long-term economic and technological partnerships between the US and Saudi Arabia[1].
AI Infrastructure and Vision for Saudi Arabia
Jensen Huang highlighted a major initiative: a
500 megawatt deployment with Nvidia, marking a significant step forward in Saudi Arabia’s ambitions to become a global hub for AI innovation. The kingdom is set to advance its AI infrastructure, with plans to reach
1.9 gigawatt capacity by 2030.
- The new infrastructure will support cutting-edge
generative AI models and solutions.
- Companies such as Trek and Humane will play a pivotal role, building data centers and AI factories that aim to serve both local and international markets.
Leadership Perspectives on AI’s Global Impact
Jensen Huang articulated the disruptive potential of
artificial intelligence, describing it as "the most transformative technology of our time"[1]. He emphasized that AI is set to become foundational across every industry, and Saudi Arabia’s investment positions it as a key player in shaping the future of technology.
Alex Karp of Palantir remarked that the pace of change is "extraordinary" and that the ongoing revolution in AI will create massive opportunities—and challenges—at a global scale[1].
Strategic Sectors and Opportunities
- AI
- Sustainable energy
- Healthcare
- Advanced manufacturing
Over
2,000 attendees participated in high-level sessions and exhibitions, reflecting deepening ties and shared commitment to innovation between the US and Saudi Arabia.
A Milestone for Saudi Innovation
With these strategic agreements and visionary leadership, Saudi Arabia is setting the stage to build a robust
AI ecosystem, including massive data centers, advanced chipsets, and transformative applications that will drive global progress and opportunity.
