HUMAIN and Replit Partner to Drive AI-Driven Software Development in Saudi Arabia and the GCC

HUMAIN,  a global AI company building the full AI stack and backed by the Public Investment Fund, at the 9th edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII9) a strategic partnership with Replit,  the fastest growing agentic AI software creation platform, to empower a new generation of AI-native developers across a variety of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) during the 9th edition of the Future Investment Initiative.

This announcement comes after the launch of HUMAIN in May 2025, where the partnership with Replit was originally announced during the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum. The collaboration is aligned with Saudi Arabia’s vision to nurture homegrown AI talent, aiming to turn the Kingdom into a “Nation of AI Coders,” where every student, entrepreneur, small business, and enterprise knowledge worker can build applications from natural language. Together, HUMAIN and Replit are on a mission to make coding as natural as writing, enabling developers across the region to build, deploy, and scale software powered by AI.

Replit is an enterprise-ready agentic AI software creation platform enables any person, regardless of experience, to build software for their personal life or business. The partnership highlights early enterprise adoption in government, education, and financial services, demonstrating that the platform is no longer just for hobbyists but ready for production-grade use.

This long-term partnership combines HUMAIN’s deep AI ecosystem with Replit’s developer platform to establish the foundation for regional AI sovereignty and innovation. By fostering local talent, supporting sovereign AI infrastructure, and enabling GCC nations to build their own software future, the collaboration sets the stage for a new era of AI-driven growth across the region.

“This partnership is deeply personal for me. The first version of Replit was built in the Middle East, and now we’re coming full circle to help empower a new generation of AI coders here. Together with HUMAIN, we’re making it possible for anyone in the GCC, from students to enterprises, to go from idea to working software using natural language. This is how we unlock a true AI-native developer movement and build the foundation for the region’s software future. This partnership will shape the future of the digital economy in Saudi Arabia and across the GCC. Together with Replit, we are building the foundation for sovereign AI innovation, empowering every student, developer, and enterprise to create with AI. Our vision is to make the Kingdom a true ‘Nation of AI Coders,’ where innovation is born locally and scales globally.”

– Amjad Masad, CEO, Replit

This initiative represents a milestone in HUMAIN’s mission to democratize AI and developer tools, positioning Saudi Arabia as a global hub for AI innovation and a breeding ground for the next generation of AI coders.