A computing power feast is brewing in the Al Saad area on the outskirts of Riyadh. Saudi AI company HUMAIN has placed a large order for a 100 MW data center, spreading hero posts worldwide. The bidding deadline is set for November 8, 2026, and this billion dollar contract is expected to stir up the Middle East's computing landscape.

100MW data center

The project is located in the Al Saad area of Riyadh, with a site area of approximately 350200 square meters. Initially, two single story IT buildings will be constructed, with four 25MW data halls to be delivered in two phases. In the future, an additional 100MW can be expanded to increase the total capacity to 200MW. The computer room is aimed at high-density GPU clusters and AI computing loads, and the heat dissipation adopts a combination of chip direct connection liquid cooling and air cooling. The cabinet power density is as high as 240-250kW, and it is equipped with high reliability power supply and distribution, UPS, and backup power generation systems. Keywords: AI data center, Riyadh bidding

Duration and Business Opportunities

According to the plan, the first phase will reach a serviceable state by October 2028, and the second phase will be put into operation in January 2029. The optional expansion phase is expected to be completed by July 2029, with a maximum construction period of 25 months. At present, the bidding process is still in its early stages, and the winning bidder is yet to be determined. The project covers professional engineering such as civil engineering, mechanical and electrical installation, liquid cooling, power supply and distribution, and commissioning, opening a considerable window for domestic data center EPC enterprises, mechanical and electrical contractors, and equipment suppliers.Editor/Min Jing