ShaikhTech, a Middle East-based technology company active in the proptech space, has announced the beta launch of AmanaVest, a global investment access platform designed to enable individuals and institutional investors worldwide to explore curated real estate and other investment opportunities in Saudi Arabia.
The name AmanaVest is derived from “Amana,” meaning trust in Arabic, and “Vest,” from the word invest—reflecting the platform’s founding principle of enabling investment with trust, transparency, and responsibility.
The launch was officially announced by Zeeshan Shaikh, CEO of ShaikhTech, at the 2026 Real Estate Future Forum in Riyadh, one of the world’s leading international real estate and investment gatherings. The announcement positioned AmanaVest within Saudi Arabia’s evolving real estate and foreign investment ecosystem.
The invitation-only beta launch follows the issuance of new Saudi foreign property ownership regulations earlier this month. Participants admitted during this phase will be recognised as Founding Members of the AmanaVest platform, receiving early access privileges and long-term platform benefits.
AmanaVest has commenced operations through a private, invitation-only access phase, intentionally structured to ensure quality, transparency, and alignment as the platform expands ahead of a wider public release.
The initial rollout focuses on Madinah and Riyadh, with access expanding in successive phases to other key cities, including Makkah, Jeddah, and Dammam.
“Saudi Arabia is entering a historic new chapter as its real estate market opens to the world,” said Zeeshan Shaikh. “This is a generational opportunity to connect global capital with one of the world’s most dynamic development stories. Through AmanaVest, we are building a trusted, technology-enabled bridge into the Kingdom’s expanding cities—making high-quality property investment more accessible, transparent, and institutionally robust for global investors.”
AmanaVest has been developed as a technology-enabled discovery and facilitation platform, enabling participants to explore opportunities by city, asset type, and investment profile within a secure, invitation-based environment.
The platform offers a comprehensive suite of search and discovery tools tailored for foreign investors seeking access to the Saudi property market. It also provides visibility into ownership structures including freehold, long-term leasehold, and timeshare options, subject to applicable regulations and project-specific terms.
All opportunities available through the platform are structured to be Sharia-compliant, aligning with Islamic finance principles and local regulatory frameworks.
