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Qualcomm CEO to Asharq Al-Awsat: We Are Expanding Our Investments in Saudi Arabia ...

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27 September 2026

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Semiconductors

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Saudi Arabia

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Fusion42 · 27 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Qualcomm is deepening its investment in Saudi Arabia, expanding beyond data centers to AI-powered PCs, industrial AI, automotive technology, and robotics. The company is establishing Saudi Arabia as a regional tech hub with increased R&D and engineering presence, partnering with local entities like HUMAIN and Aramco to build advanced AI and semiconductor capabilities.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Qualcomm's bet on Saudi Arabia shifts the region from a technology consumer to a global tech hub. If you build AI or semiconductor tools, Saudi Arabia is now a more active market and potential partner for expansion.

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