- What
- CST-supervised zone: onboarding support and incentives for data centres nationwide.
- Who
- National and international cloud computing companies serving local and global markets.
Checked · October 2026 · cst.gov.sa/en/about/program-and-initiatives/clo… · How we check ↗
In detail
Cloud Computing SEZ is a special economic zone (virtual, cloud & advanced tech) in Saudi Arabia. Cloud Computing Special Economic Zone, supervised by CST, which supports onboarding and, in its own words, enables data centers nationwide with incentives.
- Amount
- Incentives for data centres — details not published on the zone page
- Terms
- No
- Eligibility
- National and international cloud computing companies providing cloud services to local and global markets
- Sectors
- Cloud Computing, AI, Machine Learning, Quantum, Blockchain
- Benefits
- Onboarding support · incentives for data centres nationwide
- Status
- Active
What the source says
“CST is the relevant entity that will supervise and manage the Cloud Computing Special Economic Zone.”
“[...] The Zone has a unique flexible model that allows Cloud Service Providers to provide various cloud computing services from the zone, with the ability to build and operate data centers from all over the Kingdom.”
“Special tax treatment in line with the OECD principle that avoids double taxation and accommodates CSPs' operating model.”
“Virtual Special Economic Zone”
“The Cloud SEZ targets national and international companies in the field of Cloud Computing, which provide its cloud computing services to the local and global market, aiming to create a competitive environment and improve the ICT sector.”
“[...] aiming to establish an ecosystem of tech companies and jobs in specific tech majors such as AI, Machine Learning, quantum computing, Blockchain and other advanced technologies.”
Closing soon on the map
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Compare government programmes in Saudi Arabia
| Cost | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud Computing SEZCST-supervised zone: onboarding support and incentives for data centres nationwide. | not published | No equity | Active |
| CMA FinTech Lab (ExPermit)Regulatory permission to test products live; no funding provided. | not published | No equity | Open |
| KAUST UniversityR&D grants (NextEra), TAQADAM non-dilutive funding up to $140K, KIV equity $100K–$700K. | $100K–$700K | Equity or convertible note | Open |
| MCIT — Ministry of CommunicationsAccess to CODE programmes: Tech Founders, incubation and CODE Nine 66. | not published | Not published | Active |
| MISA — Ministry of InvestmentInvestor registration, entrepreneur registration and RHQ programme access. | not published | No equity | Active |
| Premium Residency — Entrepreneur TrackResidency for founders with a round of SAR 400K+ (20% share) or SAR 15M+ (10% share). | not published | No equity | Active |
| SAMA FinTech SandboxRegulatory permission to test fintech and insurtech products. | not published | No equity | Active |
| SHIFT Innovation Center RiyadhInnovation hub with the Digi X-Lab data and AI facility. | not published | No equity | Active |
| Cybersecurity Accelerator (National Cybersecurity Authority)Government accelerator for cybersecurity startups; financial support is a goal. | not published | Not published | Closed |
| MEWAMentorship, access to funding and technical assistance. | not published | Not published | Closed |
| Monsha'atLoan guarantees and programme support for SMEs. | not published | Not published | Active |
| PIF Startup EcosystemNot a direct-application fund — invests in funds rather than startups. | not published | Indirect | Active |
| SDAIASaudi AI authority; runs the GAIA generative AI accelerator. | not published | Not published | Active |
| Tourism Development Fund (TDF)Tourism fund: MSME loans via partner banks and lenders, plus a non-financial accelerator. | not published | Loans | Active |
No programmes match these filters.
Highest amount in each programme’s own “What” line. Other currencies converted for sorting only (Gulf pegs; KWD, EUR, GBP approximate).
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Questions founders ask
What does Cloud Computing SEZ offer?
CST-supervised zone: onboarding support and incentives for data centres nationwide.
Does Cloud Computing SEZ take equity?
No equity — service or permission.
How do I apply?
No application form is published. Its website is the way in.
Sources
Primary source · cst.gov.sa/en/about/program-and-initiatives/cloud-computing-special-e… · Checked October 2026