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\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Ain Alalam – Rashad Iskandrni<\/strong><\/p>\n Cisco, the global leader in networking and security, today announced a groundbreaking initiative with HUMAIN \u2013 Saudi Arabia\u2019s new AI enterprise \u2013 to help build the world\u2019s most open, scalable, resilient and cost-efficient AI infrastructure.<\/p>\n \n This landmark collaboration will set a new standard for how AI infrastructure is designed, secured and delivered \u2013 combining Cisco\u2019s global expertise with the Kingdom\u2019s bold AI ambitions. As the cornerstone in a wider set of new investments in research, talent and innovation, the partnership builds on Cisco\u2019s 25-year commitment to Saudi Arabia\u2019s digital and economic growth.<\/p>\n \n These announcements follow CEO Chuck Robbins\u2019 visit to Saudi Arabia on May 6, 2023, where he met with HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, and Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer Jeetu Patel\u2019s participation today in the visit by President Trump to Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n \n Laying the foundations for AI at scale<\/strong><\/p>\n Cisco\u2019s new initiative with HUMAIN plans to build Saudi Arabia\u2019s AI infrastructure from the ground up \u2013 to deliver scalable, secure, cloud-based solutions to power the Kingdom\u2019s AI ambitions. The multi-year initiative aims to position Saudi Arabia as a global leader in digital innovation.<\/p>\n \n H.E. Eng. Abdullah Alswaha, Minister of Communications and Information Technology<\/strong>, said, \u201cWe thank Cisco for its continued partnership and commitment to the Kingdom. This investment marks a major step forward in scaling world-class AI infrastructure, accelerating innovation, and advancing a thriving AI economy led by Saudi talent, while reinforcing the Kingdom\u2019s position as a leading hub for AI in the region and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cAI can unlock groundbreaking opportunities for economic growth and innovation, accelerating KSA\u2019s Vision 2030,\u201d said Chuck Robbins, Cisco Chair and CEO<\/strong>. \u201cToday marks a new milestone in more than 25 years of partnership with the Kingdom. Together, we are embracing the future and empowering organizations across the public and private sectors to harness the potential of AI and be at the forefront of this revolution.\u201d<\/p>\n \n \u201cThis is not just another infrastructure play – it\u2019s an open invitation to the world\u2019s innovators,\u201d said Tareq Amin, CEO of HUMAIN<\/strong>. \u201cWe are democratising AI at the compute level, ensuring that access to advanced AI is limited only by imagination, not by infrastructure\u201d.<\/p>\n \n Cisco\u2019s global scale and deep expertise will help power the Kingdom\u2019s AI future<\/strong><\/p>\n Cisco\u2019s role in building Saudi Arabia\u2019s AI infrastructure goes beyond technology \u2013 it brings the scale, security and ecosystem needed to make AI work for the Kingdom\u2019s economy and society. Cisco is uniquely positioned to offer:<\/p>\n \n \n The foundation Cisco can provide will help turn Saudi Arabia\u2019s AI vision into reality \u2013 at scale, and with lasting impact.<\/p>\n \n Backing the Kingdom\u2019s AI ambition on multiple fronts<\/strong><\/p>\n Alongside its flagship initiative with HUMAIN, Cisco is making a series of strategic investments to strengthen Saudi Arabia\u2019s AI ecosystem \u2013 spanning research, skills, and infrastructure:<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Building on Momentum from LEAP 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n Earlier this year at LEAP 2025, Cisco announced<\/a> a series of initiatives to advance AI and digital innovation in the Kingdom. Delivering on its commitments, Cisco has operationalized data centers for cloud security services and the Webex Collaboration Platform. To further complement our security and collaboration services, Cisco is announcing its plan to establish a Meraki cloud in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, delivering the power of cloud-managed networking solutions.<\/p>\n \n Cisco has also initiated plans for a local manufacturing base \u2013 starting with fulfillment operations for wireless technologies, with intent to scale based on market needs. \u00a0Cisco is also expanding access to the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) qualification\u2014one of the most widely recognized and respected technical certifications in the industry\u2014in partnership with King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST).<\/p>\n \n A long-term partner in Saudi Arabia\u2019s digital journey<\/strong><\/p>\n David Meads, Vice President for the Middle East, Africa, T\u00fcrkiye, Romania, and CIS at Cisco, said: \u201cAt Cisco, we\u2019re partnering for the future. Today\u2019s announcement reinforces our commitment to expand our investments in the region and solidifies our support for Saudi\u2019s Vision 2030. Our long-standing presence in KSA combined with Cisco\u2019s cutting-edge technologies and expertise will support the Kingdom in securely powering AI at scale.\u201d<\/p>\n \n Cisco\u2019s Country Digital Acceleration (CDA) program has been supporting the Kingdom since 2016 \u2013 driving digitization, building digital skills and fostering innovation. To date, it has delivered 23 high-impact projects across healthcare, education, smart cities and government.<\/p>\n \n About Cisco\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) is the worldwide technology leader that is revolutionizing the way organizations connect and protect in the AI era. For more than 40 years, Cisco has securely connected the world.\u00a0 With its industry leading AI-powered solutions and services, Cisco enables its customers, partners and communities to unlock innovation, enhance productivity and strengthen digital resilience.\u00a0 With purpose at its core, Cisco remains committed to creating a more connected and inclusive future for all. Discover more on the Cisco Newsroom<\/a>.<\/u><\/p>\n Forward-Looking Statements<\/strong><\/p>\n \n This press release may be deemed to contain forward-looking statements, which are subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, among others, statements regarding Cisco’s future financial or business performance, strategies or expectations, including the anticipated timing, consummation and expected benefits of its plans in Saudi Arabia. Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are only predictions and may differ materially from actual future events or results due to a variety of factors, including, among other things, the ability of Cisco to achieve expected benefits of its investments, business and economic conditions and growth trends, increased competition, global economic conditions and uncertainties in the geopolitical environment and other risk factors set forth in Cisco’s most recent reports on Form 10-K and 10-Q, respectively. 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