Groq Introduces Meta’s Llama 4 Models, Paving the Way for AI Innovation in the Middle East
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — April 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In a momentous development for the burgeoning artificial intelligence landscape in the Middle East, Groq has officially announced the exclusive launch of two models from Meta’s cutting-edge Llama 4 series, namely the Llama 4 Scout and the Llama 4 Maverick. This strategic move is expected to bolster the region’s position as a forefront player in AI technology, as these models are accessible exclusively through GroqCloud™, providing developers with unprecedented day-zero access.
The introduction of these models comes on the heels of the activation of the largest AI inference cluster in the Middle East, strategically located in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Operational since February, this data center now plays a critical role in serving Llama 4 systems globally, thereby enhancing the region’s global competitiveness in AI infrastructure.
A Vision for Technological Leadership
Tareq Amin, a prominent figure in the Saudi technology sector, articulated the significance of this collaboration, stating, “The integration of Llama 4 with Groq technology marks a major step forward in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s journey toward technological leadership.” Such statements resonate against the backdrop of the kingdom’s Vision 2030 initiative, which seeks to diversify its economy and establish a robust digital landscape.
Groq’s founder and CEO, Jonathan Ross, reinforced the company’s mission to democratize access to advanced computational resources, declaring, “We built Groq to drive the cost of compute to zero. Together with our partners, we’re delivering Llama 4 to the region with high-performance inference that runs faster, costs less, and doesn’t compromise.” This vision underscores Groq’s commitment to enabling developers to leverage powerful AI models without the traditional barriers of cost and complexity.
Models Tailored for Diverse Applications
Llama 4 is designed to be the latest generation in Meta’s family of openly-available models, featuring a sophisticated Mixture of Experts (MoE) architecture and native multimodality. The Llama 4 Scout is characterized as a robust general-purpose model tailored for tasks such as summarization, reasoning, and coding. With an impressive processing capability of over 625 tokens per second on the Groq platform, it represents a significant advancement in the efficiency of AI inference.
In contrast, the Llama 4 Maverick is optimized for multilingual and multimodal tasks, making it particularly well-suited for applications in user assistance, conversational interfaces, and creative endeavors. Its ability to support twelve languages, including Arabic, marks a pivotal step in adapting AI technologies for Arab-speaking communities, opening the door for richer interactions with technology.
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, April 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Groq announced today the exclusive launch of Meta’s Llama 4 Scout and Maverick models in the Middle East. Available only on GroqCloud™, developers now have day-zero access to Meta’s most advanced openly-available models.
This launch marks a significant milestone in positioning the Middle East as a hub for cutting-edge AI infrastructure, following the activation of the largest inference cluster in the region, located in Dammam. The data center, which has been live since February, is now serving Llama 4 globally.
“The integration of Llama 4 with Groq technology marks a major step forward in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s journey toward technological leadership,” said Tareq Amin.
“We built Groq to drive the cost of compute to zero,” said Jonathan Ross, CEO and Founder of Groq. “Together with our partners, we’re delivering Llama 4 to the region with high-performance inference that runs faster, costs less, and doesn’t compromise.”
Llama 4 Now Available — Only on GroqCloud
Powered by the custom-built Groq LPU, GroqCloud gives developers instant access to Llama 4 with no tuning, no cold starts, and no trade-offs.
- Llama 4 Scout: $0.11 / M input tokens and $0.34 / M output tokens, at a blended rate of $0.13
- Llama 4 Maverick: $0.50 / M input tokens and $0.77 / M output tokens, at a blended rate of $0.53
Learn more about Groq pricing here.
About the Models
Llama 4 is Meta’s latest openly-available model family, featuring Mixture of Experts (MoE) architecture and native multimodality.
- Llama 4 Scout (17Bx16E): A strong general-purpose model, ideal for summarization, reasoning, and code. Runs at over 625 tokens per second on Groq.
- Llama 4 Maverick (17Bx128E): A larger, more capable model optimized for multilingual and multimodal tasks—great for assistants, chat, and creative applications. Supports 12 languages, including Arabic.
Start Building Today
Access Llama 4 via:
Start free at console.groq.com.
Upgrade for worry-free rate limits and higher throughput.
About Groq
Groq is the AI inference platform redefining price and performance. Its custom-built LPU and cloud run powerful models instantly, reliably, and at the lowest cost per token—without compromise. Over a million developers use Groq to build fast and scale smarter.
Groq Media Contact
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, April 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Groq announced today the exclusive launch of Meta’s Llama 4 Scout and Maverick models in the Middle East. Available only on GroqCloud™, developers now have day-zero access to Meta’s most advanced openly-available models.
This launch marks a significant milestone in positioning the Middle East as a hub for cutting-edge AI infrastructure, following the activation of the largest inference cluster in the region, located in Dammam. The data center, which has been live since February, is now serving Llama 4 globally.
“The integration of Llama 4 with Groq technology marks a major step forward in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s journey toward technological leadership,” said Tareq Amin.
“We built Groq to drive the cost of compute to zero,” said Jonathan Ross, CEO and Founder of Groq. “Together with our partners, we’re delivering Llama 4 to the region with high-performance inference that runs faster, costs less, and doesn’t compromise.”
Llama 4 Now Available — Only on GroqCloud
Powered by the custom-built Groq LPU, GroqCloud gives developers instant access to Llama 4 with no tuning, no cold starts, and no trade-offs.
- Llama 4 Scout: $0.11 / M input tokens and $0.34 / M output tokens, at a blended rate of $0.13
- Llama 4 Maverick: $0.50 / M input tokens and $0.77 / M output tokens, at a blended rate of $0.53
Learn more about Groq pricing here.
About the Models
Llama 4 is Meta’s latest openly-available model family, featuring Mixture of Experts (MoE) architecture and native multimodality.
- Llama 4 Scout (17Bx16E): A strong general-purpose model, ideal for summarization, reasoning, and code. Runs at over 625 tokens per second on Groq.
- Llama 4 Maverick (17Bx128E): A larger, more capable model optimized for multilingual and multimodal tasks—great for assistants, chat, and creative applications. Supports 12 languages, including Arabic.
Start Building Today
Access Llama 4 via:
Start free at console.groq.com.
Upgrade for worry-free rate limits and higher throughput.
About Groq
Groq is the AI inference platform redefining price and performance. Its custom-built LPU and cloud run powerful models instantly, reliably, and at the lowest cost per token—without compromise. Over a million developers use Groq to build fast and scale smarter.
Groq Media Contact
pr-media@groq.com
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, April 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Groq announced today the exclusive launch of Meta’s Llama 4 Scout and Maverick models in the Middle East. Available only on GroqCloud™, developers now have day-zero access to Meta’s most advanced openly-available models.
This launch marks a significant milestone in positioning the Middle East as a hub for cutting-edge AI infrastructure, following the activation of the largest inference cluster in the region, located in Dammam. The data center, which has been live since February, is now serving Llama 4 globally.
“The integration of Llama 4 with Groq technology marks a major step forward in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s journey toward technological leadership,” said Tareq Amin.
“We built Groq to drive the cost of compute to zero,” said Jonathan Ross, CEO and Founder of Groq. “Together with our partners, we’re delivering Llama 4 to the region with high-performance inference that runs faster, costs less, and doesn’t compromise.”
Llama 4 Now Available — Only on GroqCloud
Powered by the custom-built Groq LPU, GroqCloud gives developers instant access to Llama 4 with no tuning, no cold starts, and no trade-offs.
- Llama 4 Scout: $0.11 / M input tokens and $0.34 / M output tokens, at a blended rate of $0.13
- Llama 4 Maverick: $0.50 / M input tokens and $0.77 / M output tokens, at a blended rate of $0.53
Learn more about Groq pricing here.
About the Models
Llama 4 is Meta’s latest openly-available model family, featuring Mixture of Experts (MoE) architecture and native multimodality.
- Llama 4 Scout (17Bx16E): A strong general-purpose model, ideal for summarization, reasoning, and code. Runs at over 625 tokens per second on Groq.
- Llama 4 Maverick (17Bx128E): A larger, more capable model optimized for multilingual and multimodal tasks—great for assistants, chat, and creative applications. Supports 12 languages, including Arabic.
Start Building Today
Access Llama 4 via:
Start free at console.groq.com.
Upgrade for worry-free rate limits and higher throughput.
About Groq
Groq is the AI inference platform redefining price and performance. Its custom-built LPU and cloud run powerful models instantly, reliably, and at the lowest cost per token—without compromise. Over a million developers use Groq to build fast and scale smarter.
Groq Media Contact
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, April 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Groq announced today the exclusive launch of Meta’s Llama 4 Scout and Maverick models in the Middle East. Available only on GroqCloud™, developers now have day-zero access to Meta’s most advanced openly-available models.
This launch marks a significant milestone in positioning the Middle East as a hub for cutting-edge AI infrastructure, following the activation of the largest inference cluster in the region, located in Dammam. The data center, which has been live since February, is now serving Llama 4 globally.
“The integration of Llama 4 with Groq technology marks a major step forward in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s journey toward technological leadership,” said Tareq Amin.
“We built Groq to drive the cost of compute to zero,” said Jonathan Ross, CEO and Founder of Groq. “Together with our partners, we’re delivering Llama 4 to the region with high-performance inference that runs faster, costs less, and doesn’t compromise.”
Llama 4 Now Available — Only on GroqCloud
Powered by the custom-built Groq LPU, GroqCloud gives developers instant access to Llama 4 with no tuning, no cold starts, and no trade-offs.
- Llama 4 Scout: $0.11 / M input tokens and $0.34 / M output tokens, at a blended rate of $0.13
- Llama 4 Maverick: $0.50 / M input tokens and $0.77 / M output tokens, at a blended rate of $0.53
Learn more about Groq pricing here.
About the Models
Llama 4 is Meta’s latest openly-available model family, featuring Mixture of Experts (MoE) architecture and native multimodality.
- Llama 4 Scout (17Bx16E): A strong general-purpose model, ideal for summarization, reasoning, and code. Runs at over 625 tokens per second on Groq.
- Llama 4 Maverick (17Bx128E): A larger, more capable model optimized for multilingual and multimodal tasks—great for assistants, chat, and creative applications. Supports 12 languages, including Arabic.
Start Building Today
Access Llama 4 via:
Start free at console.groq.com.
Upgrade for worry-free rate limits and higher throughput.
About Groq
Groq is the AI inference platform redefining price and performance. Its custom-built LPU and cloud run powerful models instantly, reliably, and at the lowest cost per token—without compromise. Over a million developers use Groq to build fast and scale smarter.
Groq Media Contact
pr-media@groq.com
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“].77 per million tokens, respectively. Developers are invited to begin experimenting with these models at no cost via Groq’s platform—an enticing proposition for startup founders and established companies alike.
Future Implications for AI Development
The implications of this launch extend far beyond mere accessibility to advanced models. By providing a cloud infrastructure capable of processing complex tasks at an unprecedented scale and speed, Groq positions the Middle East as a significant player in the global AI arena. This initiative aligns with the region’s broader technological aspirations and ambitions as it increasingly invests in infrastructure and human capital to support digital innovation.
As the global landscape of artificial intelligence continues to evolve rapidly, the availability of powerful tools such as Llama 4 could foster a new wave of innovation among Middle Eastern developers and startups. This could lead to a proliferation of AI-driven applications across various sectors, including finance, healthcare, and education, enhancing both economic growth and quality of life for residents.
In conclusion, Groq’s exclusive launch of Meta’s Llama 4 models represents a transformative step forward in the establishment of a thriving AI ecosystem in the Middle East. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and delivering it with an accessible pricing model, Groq may well inspire a new generation of entrepreneurs and technologists within the region.
For more information on Groq and how to access Llama 4, visit console.groq.com.
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