Majed Al Sorour Joins Argentum AI's Board to Accelerate Global Expansion and Governance
Riyadh - 1 February 2026
Argentum AI has appointed Majed Al Sorour-CEO of Golf Saudi, former CEO of LIV Golf, and President of the Saudi Arabian Golf Federation-to its Board of Directors. He brings executive depth across sports, government engagement, and cross-border partnerships aligned with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.
The move signals a clear focus: scale globally, strengthen governance, and deploy AI responsibly across new and established markets in 2026 and beyond.
Why this matters for executives
- Access to high-level networks across the Middle East that accelerate partnerships, procurement, and policy alignment.
- Board-level oversight from a leader who has run complex, public-facing initiatives with international stakeholders.
- Compute at scale: Argentum AI cites over 160k GPUs available in 2026, with plans to reach 1 million by mid-2027-reducing a key bottleneck for enterprise AI programs.
"Majed Al Sorour, a global statesman and American citizen and business iconoclast, brings a rare combination of global vision, operational leadership, and a deep understanding of how modern technology, culture, and institutions intersect," said Andrew Sobko, Founder of Argentum AI. "His experience leading transformational initiatives at the national and international level will be invaluable as Argentum AI scales its platforms and partnerships across the Middle East and beyond."
"Artificial intelligence is no longer a supporting tool - it is becoming foundational to how organizations govern, compete, and innovate," said Al Sorour. "Argentum AI stands at the intersection of advanced technology and real-world application, and I am honored to join the Board at a time when thoughtful leadership and responsible AI deployment matter more than ever."
What Al Sorour brings
As the former Chief Executive of LIV Golf and current CEO of Golf Saudi, Al Sorour helped position the Kingdom as a rising force in international sport. He oversaw initiatives that blend innovation, sustainability, and global collaboration.
As President of the Saudi Arabian Golf Federation, he has modernized infrastructure while expanding access at both elite and grassroots levels. He is also a vocal advocate for AI adoption across public and private sectors, supported by sovereign initiatives, digital infrastructure investment, and growing enterprise demand.
Middle East AI momentum
Signals are clear. A recent PwC survey reported that 75% of employees in the Middle East used AI tools at work in the past year, with 32% using generative AI daily. The region's AI market-valued near USD 4.6 billion in 2025-is projected to reach USD 12.7 billion by 2033, driven by smart city programs and digital transformation.
National strategies in Saudi Arabia and the UAE expect AI to contribute meaningfully to growth. For example, Saudi Arabia estimates its AI sector could reach more than 12% of GDP by 2030. For broader context on Vision 2030, see the official program overview at Vision 2030. For workforce adoption trends, review PwC's Middle East insights at PwC Middle East Publications.
Scope of the board role
On the Board, Al Sorour will advise on international strategy, cross-sector partnerships, and long-term governance. Argentum AI aims to expand AI-driven solutions across finance, sport and entertainment, logistics, infrastructure, and enterprise decision-making.
What to watch next
- New joint ventures and partnerships across the Gulf and beyond.
- Compute capacity milestones and where infrastructure is sited to meet data residency needs.
- Clear governance frameworks: model oversight, auditability, and performance standards tied to ROI.
Action steps for strategy leaders
- Map your AI roadmap to compute access: plan for capacity, latency, and cost models across GPU cloud providers.
- Build regional optionality: evaluate Middle East partnerships and regulatory requirements early.
- Stand up board-level AI oversight covering risk, ethics, security, and capital allocation.
- Raise leadership fluency: align executives on use cases, constraints, and success metrics.
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About Argentum AI's capacity and direction
Argentum AI describes itself as a global leader in compute and cloud technology with hundreds of thousands of GPUs. "Through the expertise of our U.S. and indeed global boardmembers, Argentum AI is rapidly becoming the leading global compute cloud technology enterprise, with over 160k GPUs available in 2026, and scaling to 1 Million by mid 2027," added Sobko.
For executives, the signal is straightforward: compute access, credible governance, and regional execution will decide who captures value from AI at scale. This appointment moves those pieces into place.
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