stc Group Launches Saudi Arabia’s First Sovereign AI Cloud Platform

Saudi Arabia’s stc Group, through its artificial intelligence arm stc.AI, has unveiled a landmark sovereign cloud platform designed to power advanced large language models (LLMs). The initiative was announced at LEAP 2025, one of the world’s leading technology events, and is expected to play a pivotal role in the Kingdom’s AI-driven digital transformation.

The new cloud platform will host the world’s largest open-source frontier AI model, boasting the fastest inference speeds for Llama 405B, one of the most sophisticated AI models currently available. This advancement is set to revolutionize multiple industries in Saudi Arabia, providing local businesses and developers with a powerful AI infrastructure.

stc Enterprise GPT: A New Era of AI in Saudi Arabia

A major highlight of the platform is stc Enterprise GPT, an advanced generative AI solution designed to enable users to create new content, automate tasks, and streamline business operations. The platform promises seamless integration and scalability, allowing Saudi enterprises to fully leverage the capabilities of artificial intelligence while maintaining complete control over their data.

The open-source nature of the platform means local businesses and developers can modify and enhance the AI model to meet their specific needs, fostering a culture of AI-driven innovation across the Kingdom.

Saud Alsheraihi, VP of Digital Solutions at stc Group, emphasized the significance of the project, stating:
“This partnership with SambaNova marks a significant milestone in our journey to empower Saudi enterprises with sovereign AI capabilities. By offering a secure and scalable inferencing-as-a-service platform, we are enabling organizations to unlock the full potential of their data while maintaining complete control.”

Sovereign AI Infrastructure: A Strategic Vision for Saudi Arabia

The sovereign cloud platform is a key step in Saudi Arabia’s broader AI strategy, aligning with Vision 2030—the Kingdom’s blueprint for economic diversification and technological advancement.

Rodrigo Liang, CEO of SambaNova Systems, highlighted the project’s efficiency, stating:
SambaNova is pleased to partner with stc to introduce Saudi Arabia’s premier sovereign inferencing-as-a-service cloud, running the world’s largest open-source frontier models at one-tenth the power compared to other solutions.

The platform is expected to go live later this year, offering cutting-edge AI solutions to enterprises across sectors including finance, healthcare, and smart cities.

This collaboration between stc Group and SambaNova Systems positions Saudi Arabia at the forefront of the global AI industry, reinforcing its commitment to digital sovereignty, economic growth, and technological leadership.