KAUST selects HPE to build powerful supercomputer

Summary

KAUST has selected HPE to build "Shaheen III", a next-generation supercomputer using the HPE Cray EX platform. Shaheen III will be 20 times faster than KAUST's existing system, making it the most powerful supercomputer in the Middle East. The system will support research in areas like clean combustion, Red Sea ecosystems, and climate events. Why it matters: This infrastructure investment will significantly boost AI and scientific computing capabilities in the region, enabling KAUST to tackle complex research challenges.