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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HUMAIN, a PIF company delivering full-stack artificial intelligence capabilities globally, and Accenture (NYSE: ACN) today announced a collaboration whereby Accenture will be a strategic reinvention & AI partner in Saudi Arabia, helping HUMAIN scale its AI capabilities across the Kingdom. This strategic collaboration aims to accelerate the adoption of AI across government entities and enterprises, moving from early-stage experimentation and pilot programs to operational, production-grade AI systems.

The collaboration brings together HUMAIN's locally operated, full AI stack including next-generation data centers, high-performance infrastructure and cloud platforms, advanced AI models, and applied AI solutions, with Accenture's global capability to design, build, and run AI-driven transformation. Together, the two organizations will enable institutions across the Kingdom to embed AI into core operations securely, responsibly, and in line with regulatory requirements.

At a time when many organizations are still piloting AI, HUMAIN and Accenture will focus on operationalizing AI at scale while turning ambition into execution and measurable value.

Combining Capability with Global Execution

Together, HUMAIN and Accenture will design AI solutions that will be deployed and operated across the entire value chain: from data and model governance to enterprise integration, workforce adoption, and ongoing operations.

Tareq Amin, CEO of HUMAIN, said: "Leadership in AI will be defined by the ability to operationalize the full stack, from infrastructure and compute to models and applications. HUMAIN has built that foundation. Together with Accenture, we will be enabling AI deployment at scale within critical systems, supporting organizations in moving beyond experimentation and building lasting economic and operational impact."

Omar Boulos, CEO of Accenture Middle East and Africa, said: "AI is at the heart of reinvention for organizations and economies alike. By combining HUMAIN's platform with Accenture's reinvention capabilities supported by our forward-deployed and reinvention engineers and deep industry and functional domain experts, we are enabling clients to move from pilots to enterprise-wide transformation, delivering real and sustained value."

An Integrated Approach to AI at Scale

The strategic collaboration will focus on five areas to enable end-to-end AI transformation:

1)  AI Reinvention Services: Reimagining core business processes and operating models with AI from strategy through execution.

2)  Enterprise AI Architecture: Building scalable AI platforms and agent-based systems embedded into HUMAIN's suite of products and enterprise workflows.

3)  Workforce Transformation: Driving large-scale AI adoption through upskilling and organizational change.

4)  Ecosystem Activation: Mobilizing leading technology partners to deliver integrated, multi-party solutions.

5)  Digital Trust: Strengthening cybersecurity, governance, and compliance aligned with national standards.

From Pilots to Adoptions at Scale

Unlike traditional advisory-led models, the HUMAIN–Accenture collaboration is designed to deliver end-to-end execution by combining infrastructure, platforms, and operational delivery to unlock value from AI at scale. The collaboration will provide organizations with a flexible, production-ready model for adopting AI, aligned with existing technological environments and long-term transformation priorities.

About HUMAIN

HUMAIN, a PIF company, is a global artificial intelligence company delivering full-stack AI capabilities across four core areas: next-generation data centers; hyper-performance infrastructure and cloud platforms; advanced AI models, including some of the world's most advanced Arabic large language models developed in the Arab world; and transformative AI solutions that combine deep sector insight with real-world execution.

HUMAIN's end-to-end model serves both public and private sector organizations, unlocking value across industries, driving digital transformation, and strengthening capabilities through human–AI collaboration. With a growing portfolio of sector-specific AI products and a core mission focused on intellectual property development and global talent leadership, HUMAIN is engineered for international competitiveness and technological excellence.

HUMAIN Forward-Looking Statement:

This press release may contain forward-looking statements based on current expectations and assumptions. Actual results may differ materially due to various risks and uncertainties. HUMAIN undertakes no obligation to update these statements.

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading solutions and services company that helps the world's leading enterprises reinvent by building their digital core and unleashing the power of AI to create value at speed across the enterprise, bringing together the talent of our approximately 786,000 people, our proprietary assets and platforms, and deep ecosystem relationships. Our strategy is to be the reinvention partner of choice for our clients and to be the most client-focused, AI-enabled, great place to work in the world. Through our Reinvention Services we bring together our capabilities across strategy, consulting, technology, operations, Song and Industry X with our deep industry expertise to create and deliver solutions and services for our clients. Our purpose is to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity, and we measure our success by the 360° value we create for all our stakeholders. Visit us at accenture.com.

Accenture Forward-Looking Statement:

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ATLANTA, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- RELEX Solutions today announced that it will be extending its relationship with Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) and Accenture (NYSE: ACN) to unify Lowe's inventory replenishment and allocation platform. This partnership, featuring RELEX's AI-driven technology and Lowe's proprietary supply chain technology, enhances efficiency, improves inventory availability, and drives productivity across Lowe's stores, merchandising, and supply chain operations to better serve the home improvement retailer's DIY and Pro customers. 

Building on RELEX's existing support of Lowe's seasonal businesses through its allocation platform, this latest initiative will see Lowe's expand its use of RELEX's AI-powered replenishment capabilities across its full assortment of products and nationwide network of stores and distribution centers. Additionally, Lowe's is partnering with Accenture to provide strategic and functional support for integrating RELEX across its supply chain. This collaboration enables Lowe's to deliver an exceptional customer experience in store and online, while providing continuous visibility and automation across the end-to-end supply chain.

RELEX's replenishment capabilities automate the complex process of ordering, which improves product availability, inventory productivity, and streamlines planning to ensure depth of inventory to serve Lowe's customers. RELEX also adds visibility into inventory performance and pinpoints the root causes of stockouts, enabling Lowe's teams to act swiftly and make more informed decisions across supply chain, merchandising, and store operations.

"Expanding our use of RELEX accelerates Lowe's transformation toward a fully integrated, AI-driven inventory platform," said Margi Vagell, Lowe's Executive Vice President, Supply Chain. "By partnering with RELEX and Accenture, we will equip our teams with enhanced tools that help us respond more quickly to customer demand, improve product availability and deliver a better experience for our DIY and Pro customers."

"Lowe's expansion of RELEX is a strong example of how leading retailers are reimagining supply chains as engines for growth," said Keith Adams, Senior Vice President for North America at RELEX Solutions. "We are proud to support replenishment at scale, giving Lowe's the confidence and flexibility to execute on its Total Home strategy. We look forward to delivering measurable value together."

About RELEX Solutions

RELEX Solutions provides a unified, AI-native platform for retail and supply chain planning and is trusted globally for its consistently high customer satisfaction. RELEX helps retailers, manufacturers, and wholesalers optimize demand, inventory, merchandising, pricing, and supply and production planning to improve availability and efficiency at scale. Brands like ADUSA, Camco, Carhartt, COSMOS Pharmaceutical Corporation, Circle K, Dollar Tree and Family Dollar, Ford South America, M&S Food, PetSmart, Rituals, The Body Shop and Vita Coco trust RELEX to increase product availability, boost sales, deliver actionable insights, improve sustainability, and drive profitable growth. Learn more at: relexsolutions.com/customers

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