A sovereign AI infrastructure milestone under Vision 2030
- The “Hexagon” Data Center, led by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority, launched in early 2026 as a flagship national infrastructure project supporting digital sovereignty.
- Designed with 480 MW power capacity, making it the largest government data center globally.
- Covers 30 million sq ft (≈2.8 million m²) in Riyadh.
- Tier IV certified (highest global benchmark) by the Uptime Institute, ensuring maximum availability and fault tolerance.
- Built to support government digital services, centralize national data, and strengthen sovereign AI capabilities.
- Designed with advanced cooling systems and renewable integration, aligned with LEED Gold standards.
- Expected to contribute ~SAR 10B to the economy and generate ~SAR 1.8B annual savings through operational efficiencies.
Why it matters:
This is not just infrastructure — it’s a sovereign compute backbone.
Saudi Arabia is effectively building a centralized intelligence layer for government, AI, and national-scale decision-making, positioning itself as a global data and AI hub.
Sources: Saudi Press Agency (SPA)