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Tech Brand Nothing Enters Saudi Market At Jarir Bookstore

The award-winning Nothing Phone (1) sports a premium aluminum frame and a distinctive LED Glyph Interface.

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2 years ago

March 23, 2023

Jarir Bookstore, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s leading consumer tech retailer, has announced an exclusive partnership with UK-based technology brand Nothing, bringing the company’s innovative Phone (1) to the Saudi Arabian market.

The Nothing Phone (1) goes on sale across all Jarir stores from the 1st of March 2023 and will also be available on the company’s website. Through the collaboration, Jarir Bookstore will also offer repair and warranty solutions for all Phone (1) purchases.

“Jarir is excited to partner with another quick-rising tech company offering something unique and different to the Saudi Arabian market. We look forward to bringing the iconic and highly regarded, Nothing tech products to Saudi Arabia,” says Nasser Abdulaziz Alaqeel, COO of Jarir Marketing Co.

The Nothing Phone (1) has received critical acclaim for its innovative design while also scooping a “Best Inventions of 2022” award from TIME magazine for its unique “Glyph Interface” notification system, which uses 900 LED lights to create light patterns for highly-personalized notification alerts.

Nothing Phone (1) Specs

The Nothing Phone (1) is powered by a custom Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ processor and sports a 50 MP dual camera, 120Hz OLED display, plus Nothing’s custom version of Android.

There’s a strong and light 100% recycled aluminum frame on the outside, while over 50% of the device’s plastic components are made with recycled materials.

Adding Phone (1) to Jarir’s lineup will help the company stay at the forefront of consumer technology and shows a commitment to providing the latest solutions to Saudi customers. The Nothing Phone (1) is available now at all Jarir branches and online at Jarir.com.

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HUMAIN & NVIDIA Partner To Build Saudi AI Factories Of The Future

In a push to position the Kingdom as a global AI hub, the partnership will co-develop next-gen AI infrastructure, digital twins, and workforce training.

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2 days ago

May 14, 2025

Nour Nasir

humain and nvidia partner to build saudi ai factories of the future

HUMAIN, the AI-focused subsidiary of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, has announced a strategic partnership with NVIDIA to build the infrastructure powering Saudi Arabia’s next industrial revolution: AI factories capable of driving massive-scale innovation and digital transformation.

The partnership reflects HUMAIN’s plans to turn the Kingdom into a global AI powerhouse by building new infrastructure, real-world applications, and investing in talent. Through the alliance, HUMAIN and NVIDIA will construct hyperscale AI data centers, digital twins, and launch national upskilling programs.

At the heart of the partnership is HUMAIN’s plan to deploy AI factories with a capacity of up to 500 megawatts, fueled by hundreds of thousands of NVIDIA GPUs over the next five years. Phase one includes the installation of 18,000 NVIDIA GB300 Grace Blackwell superchips and InfiniBand networking, creating one of the world’s most powerful AI supercomputing environments.

These centers will provide the scale and security needed to support innovation across Saudi Arabia’s industries — from energy and logistics to healthcare and finance.

“AI, like electricity and the internet, is essential infrastructure for every nation,” said Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA. “Together with HUMAIN, we are building AI infrastructure for the people and companies of Saudi Arabia to realize the bold vision of the Kingdom”.

HUMAIN will also leverage NVIDIA Omniverse to drive the next phase of industrial transformation — physical AI. By simulating and optimizing complex environments in digital twin form, sectors like manufacturing, utilities, and logistics can operate more efficiently, safely, and sustainably.

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“Our partnership with NVIDIA is a bold step forward in realizing the Kingdom’s ambitions to lead in AI and advanced digital infrastructure,” said Tareq Amin, CEO of HUMAIN. “Together, we are building the capacity, capability, and a new globally enabled community to shape a future powered by intelligent technology and empowered people”.

In tandem with infrastructure development, HUMAIN and NVIDIA will also launch large-scale AI education and training initiatives, designed to upskill thousands of Saudi professionals in advanced AI, robotics, and digital twin technologies.

These efforts will contribute to building a self-sustaining AI ecosystem and support Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 ambitions for economic diversification and digital leadership.