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Aramco and PIF close $2.6 billion deal for 49% stake in HUMAIN

Aramco buys into Saudi Arabia's state AI champion HUMAIN, with PIF retaining majority control.

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What to know

  • Aramco acquires a 49% stake in HUMAIN, PIF's AI company, while PIF retains 51% ownership.
  • Transaction value is approximately SAR 9.9 billion ($2.6 billion) in cash.
  • Deal combines PIF and Aramco's AI assets, capabilities and talent to build a full-stack AI ecosystem, including data centers and compute, aiming to expand capacity by 2030.
  • Part of PIF's 2026-2030 strategy to integrate economic ecosystems and grow national companies into global leaders; also expected to boost Aramco's monetization of AI and digital assets alongside its core energy business.

“Bringing PIF and Aramco's AI portfolio of investments together under HUMAIN creates a powerful synergy that fuels talent growth, technological advancement, and intellectual property creation.”

Yazeed A. Al-Humied, Deputy Governor and Head of MENA Investments, PIF · Aramco press release ↗ · Oct 31

Yazeed A. Al-Humied Deputy Governor and Head of MENA Investments, PIFAmin H. Nasser Aramco President & CEOPIF (Public Investment Fund) Majority owner of HUMAINSaudi Aramco New 49% shareholder in HUMAINHUMAIN Saudi state-backed AI company at center of the deal

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    “The HUMAIN deal is very important to Aramco, building on the company's long track record of innovation and technology.”
    — Amin H. Nasser

    1. 2 outlets first by Saudi Aramco, 12d ago · also Zawya · read ↗