stc Group and SambaNova Launch World's Largest Sovereign AI Cloud

Saudi Arabia's premier digital enabler, stc Group, has taken a significant leap in artificial intelligence by launching a sovereign cloud platform through its AI division, stc.AI. This groundbreaking platform is designed to host the world’s most extensive open-source frontier model, delivering unprecedented AI capabilities. With the fastest inference speeds for Llama 405B—one of the most powerful large language models globally—this initiative is set to drive transformative innovation across various industries.

Introducing stc Enterprise GPT: A Next-Generation AI Solution

A key highlight of this platform is stc Enterprise GPT, a state-of-the-art generative AI system. This advanced AI solution will facilitate content creation with remarkable efficiency, leveraging the fastest inference speeds for Llama 405B. Designed for seamless integration and scalability, stc Enterprise GPT will enable businesses to adopt AI-driven solutions with greater flexibility and performance.

Empowering Local Enterprises with Open-Source AI

The sovereign cloud platform embraces an open-source model, allowing users within Saudi Arabia to access, modify, and enhance the software based on their unique requirements. This initiative not only strengthens stc Group’s Enterprise GPT ecosystem but also empowers Saudi businesses and developers to leverage cutting-edge AI technology. By fostering innovation and advancing AI adoption, stc Group positions the Kingdom as a global leader in artificial intelligence development.

Saud Alsheraihi, Vice President of Digital Solutions at stc Group, emphasized the strategic importance of this partnership: “This collaboration with SambNova marks a significant milestone in our journey to empower Saudi enterprises with sovereign AI capabilities. By offering a secure and scalable inferencing-as-a-Service platform, we are enabling organizations to unlock the full potential of their data while maintaining complete control."

Rodrigo Liang, CEO of SambaNova Systems, commented: "SambaNova is pleased to partner with stc to introduce KSA’s premier sovereign inferencing-as-a-service cloud, running the world’s largest open-source frontier models at one-tenth the power compared to other solutions,” said Rodrigo Liang, CEO of SambaNova Systems. “This partnership showcases cutting-edge research and innovation from both companies and the fastest inference speeds.”

The platform was showcased at LEAP 2025, with availability scheduled for later this year.