Amazon Web Services (AWS) is making a significant investment in Saudi Arabia, with plans to launch a new AWS Region in the Kingdom in 2026. This move comes with a hefty $5.3 billion investment, signaling Amazon’s focus on the rapidly growing Saudi tech sector.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is on track to become a major digital hub. The country is heavily investing in cloud infrastructure and AI development – sectors where AWS excels. This creates a perfect alignment between AWS’s strengths and the Kingdom’s ambitions.
The new AWS Region will provide Saudi businesses with low-latency connectivity and secure data storage within the Kingdom. This is likely to accelerate cloud adoption and drive innovation across multiple industries.
AWS already counts established Saudi companies like Saudi Telecom Company, Seera Holding, and Mobily as customers. This investment will further strengthen those relationships and attract new enterprises looking to leverage the power of the cloud.
AWS is committed to supporting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals, which include increased workforce participation of women. AWS plans to offer free skills training programs, including AWS Academy and AWS re/Start, to upskill local talent and prepare them for a future built on cloud technology.
Leaders across Saudi industries are enthusiastic about the potential impact of the new AWS Region. Representatives from companies like Almarai and Red Sea Global see AWS’ investment as a major step towards digital transformation and sustainability goals.
