Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan recently met with Abdullah Al-Swaha, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, to explore potential collaboration in semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and advanced computing. The meeting, held in Washington, reflects both sides’ growing interest in deepening technological ties as global chip competition intensifies.
For Intel, the talks align with its broader strategy to expand foundry operations and secure new investment sources. Saudi Arabia, with its vast sovereign wealth and Vision 2030 diversification plan, offers both capital and an emerging regional hub for digital infrastructure. The discussions reportedly included opportunities for semiconductor value-chain localization, AI infrastructure development, and potential manufacturing or R&D collaboration within the kingdom.
No formal agreement has yet been announced, but the dialogue signals a significant shift toward including the Middle East in global semiconductor development. For Saudi Arabia, the potential partnership represents a major step in its bid to build a domestic chip ecosystem, attract global expertise, and reduce reliance on imported technologies. For Intel, a Saudi partnership could open a strategic funding channel and enhance its global footprint amid fierce competition from TSMC and Samsung.
Saudi minister of communications meets Intel CEO to strengthen partnership in semiconductors, AI
WASHINGTON: The Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Al-Swaha has met Lip-Bu T・・・
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