Snowflake to Invest $300 Million in Saudi Arabia Through 2030

US-based AI data cloud company Snowflake plans to invest $300 million in Saudi Arabia through 2030, expanding its local cloud infrastructure while supporting data and artificial intelligence skills development.

The company is partnering with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology to train up to 25,000 people over five years through the One Million Minds programme. Training will be delivered both virtually and in person through Snowflake’s learning platform, with participants able to work towards certifications and practical projects.

Mentorship and networking will also be offered through the Saudi Arabia Data and AI Community. Snowflake will additionally introduce Snowflake Academia to the Middle East for the first time, working with universities to incorporate current data and AI technologies into their curricula.

On the infrastructure side, Snowflake plans to launch two additional cloud regions in Saudi Arabia in the second half of 2026, adding to its existing presence through Google Cloud’s Dammam region. The company said the expansion will give customers more choice over cloud environments while helping organisations meet data residency and sovereignty requirements.

The investment comes as AI adoption among Saudi businesses continues to rise, increasing demand for secure access to enterprise data and the skills needed to manage it. The wider plan forms part of Snowflake’s expansion in the Kingdom as Saudi Arabia continues developing its digital economy under Vision 2030.