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Red Sea Global has unveiled ADRENA, a sustainable adventure and entertainment district featuring more than 20 attractions, including Saudi Arabia’s largest saltwater surf pool. The project combines advanced aquatic engineering with closed-loop water systems to support regenerative tourism and expand the Kingdom’s leisure and tourism offerings.
Saudi cybersecurity startup Solidrange has raised $2.4 million in seed funding to expand its AI-powered governance, risk, and compliance solutions and cybersecurity awareness platforms. The investment will support regional growth and product development as demand rises for locally built, regulation-ready cybersecurity technologies.
Qatar is advancing its sovereign cloud strategy to strengthen data protection, digital trust, and national autonomy by combining local governance with global cloud innovation. The initiative supports AI-ready infrastructure, regulatory compliance, and talent development aligned with the country’s broader digital transformation and economic diversification goals.
Pakistan’s IT minister has welcomed the partnership between Fasset and Habib Rafiq Limited, highlighting its potential to expand financial inclusion, enable asset tokenisation, and attract global investment into Pakistan’s digital economy while supporting freelancers and fintech innovation.
Oman’s telecom and postal sectors recorded steady growth in 2024, with mobile subscriptions reaching 6.4 million and postal transactions rising to 7.4 million. Increased broadband adoption, higher data consumption, and expanded international internet capacity highlight ongoing digital infrastructure development across the Sultanate.
Maroc Telecom reported a net profit of $760 million in 2025, driven by the absence of prior regulatory settlement costs, while increased investment in 5G rollout weighed on adjusted earnings. Growth was supported by expansion in African subsidiaries as the operator continued network modernization efforts.
Ericsson and specialized by stc have partnered to develop mission-critical communication solutions in Saudi Arabia, combining secure network technologies, AI-driven analytics, and IoT integration to enhance emergency response capabilities and support the Kingdom’s public safety and digital transformation goals.
KEMS Zajil Telecom and Huawei have partnered to launch secure and intelligent cloud services in Kuwait, combining local infrastructure with advanced data center technologies to support enterprise digital transformation, enhance data security, and accelerate cloud adoption across the country.
An Iraqi-UAE consortium plans to build a $700 million subsea and terrestrial fibre network linking the UAE to Turkey via Iraq, aiming to reduce data transit times and strengthen regional connectivity. The project reflects growing investment in digital infrastructure as Gulf countries compete to become hubs for data centres and AI-driven services.
Oasis500 has launched Oasis Ventures III, a $20 million early-stage technology fund aimed at supporting startups in Jordan through capital investment and mentorship. The initiative builds on the accelerator’s track record of backing 193 startups and supports the country’s broader innovation and economic modernization goals.