Aramco Digital and Groq have partnered to establish the world’s largest inferencing data center in Saudi Arabia, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This collaboration aims to propel the Kingdom’s digital transformation and position it as a leader in AI and cloud computing.
The data center will be central to Aramco Digital’s vision of using advanced technologies to drive operational excellence and support Vision 2030. By integrating Groq’s AI and ML infrastructure, this partnership will revolutionize data processing and analytics across various sectors. The facility plans to process billions of tokens daily by the end of 2024, scaling to hundreds of billions by 2025, and accommodate millions of developers, setting new industry standards.
With the leadership’s support, we are excited to partner with Groq to develop a world-leading inferencing data center in Saudi Arabia. This initiative not only aims to create the largest facility of its kind but also ensures seamless access to advanced AI computing power through our digital marketplace, nawat, in a flexible ‘as-a-Service’ model. Our collaboration with Groq aligns with Vision 2030, promoting advanced technology localization, innovation, sustainability, and digital excellence within the Kingdom.
Tareq Amin, CEO, Aramco Digital
The data center will utilize Groq® LPU™ AI inference technology, known for its speed and efficiency in handling large-scale inference workloads. In the past six months, nearly half a million AI developers have adopted Groq inference cloud solutions. This partnership will set a new standard for AI inference data centers globally, advancing Groq’s mission to develop AI inference compute centers worldwide.
The Groq partnership with Aramco Digital showcases our shared commitment to advancing AI. Integrating with Aramco Digital’s marketplace nawat will provide unmatched processing power and scalability, accessible to all, making it a key player in the global AI ecosystem. Establishing our largest local presence in Saudi Arabia ensures Groq remains central to the region’s leading AI hub, leveraging the Kingdom’s strategic location and visionary leadership to meet half of the world’s AI inference needs.
Jonathan Ross, CEO and Founder, Groq
The rapid proliferation of AI demands the most capable technologies to fulfill its potential. Our research indicates that the growing need for AI services will require substantial investment in AI infrastructure and a network of proficient technology partners and implementers. The partnership between Aramco Digital and Groq to deliver market-leading AI inference is a significant collaboration in a crucial and rapidly growing region for AI investment and consumption.
Daniel Newman, CEO, The Futurum Group
This initiative is anticipated to attract global tech companies and startups to Saudi Arabia, fostering a vibrant ecosystem of innovation and collaboration. It will also create numerous high-tech job opportunities for Saudi talent, further boosting the country’s digital capabilities.