The Mo Show “Saudi Is About to Change the World in AI” -Tareq Amin, CEO of HUMAIN.
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Jul 25, 2025 
Tareq Amin, CEO of HUMAIN and a leader in Saudi Arabia’s AI sector, discusses the nation's ambitious plans for becoming a global AI hub. He shares insights on HUMAIN’s rapid launch under Vision 2030, focusing on unified AI strategies and fostering local talent. The conversation also delves into Saudi Arabia's blend of modern innovation with cultural heritage and highlights the importance of adapting to change in business. Tareq emphasizes creativity’s role in preventing stagnation and the necessity of a collaborative environment for innovation.
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Birth of Humane Initiative
- Humane was conceived from an AI brainstorming meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tareq Amin's birthday in August 2024.
- Within just six months, multiple enterprises were unified under one organization named Humane to accelerate Saudi Arabia's AI ambitions.
Local AI Hardware Access Crucial
- Saudi Arabia lacks local access to advanced AI hardware, forcing startups to rely on external providers.
- Humane aims to provide a sovereign cloud with AI-accelerated hardware readily accessible for local startups.
Saudi Arabia's AI Hub Potential
- Saudi Arabia's connectivity infrastructure, combined with ample land and energy, positions it as a cost-effective global AI hub.
- Humane leverages this to attract international traffic and companies for AI processing and services.