Riyadh - Sharikat Mubasher: Saudi semiconductor company Epic Semi and Tonomia, a leading-edge innovation platform based in Belgium, announced their intent to localize TonoForge, Tonomia’s modular AI factory platform, with a strong focus on Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.

By combining Tonomia’s global AI factory architecture and platform expertise with EpicSemi’s industrial capabilities, this collaboration aims to support the deployment of sovereign, energy-efficient, and climate-adapted AI infrastructure designed for high-performance operation in regional environments, according to an official statement released today.

The partnership aligns with Saudi Vision 2030’s objectives of advancing local content development, semiconductor capabilities, AI sovereignty, and sustainable digital infrastructure within the Kingdom and beyond.

Naveed Sherwan, CEO of EpicSemi, said: “AI does not just happen in mega data centers; in Saudi Arabia, AI can create a huge impact where the industrial megawatts and barrels are. That is where TonomiaTonoForge can potentially bring value close to oil & gas and mining sites. We look forward to localizing TonoForge with Saudi local content from Epic Semi, and adapting the solution for applications and regulation in the industries essential for Saudi economy.”

In turn, Mustapha Belhabib, CEO of Tonomia, commented: “With TonoForge, we are building a globally scalable AI factory platform, and our collaboration with EpicSemi supports the localization of this architecture for Saudi Arabia in alignment with Vision 2030.”

The announcement reflects the shared intent of both entities to explore a long-term partnership model supporting local value creation, technology sovereignty, and scalable AI infrastructure across Saudi Arabia, the Middle East, and Asia.