AWS will launch its first cloud infrastructure region in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by December 2026.

Amazon Web Services will launch its first cloud infrastructure region in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by December 2026. This expansion supports a micro metropolis where calculations run 24/7 and data commutes at light speed. Driving this scale, Amazon’s custom silicon business has exceeded a $25 billion annual revenue run rate—a development that carries direct implications for customers and the future of AI.

In a landmark demonstration of global network capability, NASA’s optical communications system transmitted Artemis II footage over the AWS global network. The transmission successfully connected the Moon to 25 million screens, validating the platform’s readiness for high-bandwidth, real-time space-to-earth data exchange.

To accelerate developer adoption, AWS has introduced a new Student Rewards program on the AWS Builder Center. Through the initiative, university students worldwide can earn credits, access premium training, and receive certification vouchers to advance their cloud infrastructure expertise.