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3 Special Awards Announced at the MICHELIN Guide Restaurant Celebration Saudi Arabia 2026

  • A total of 51 restaurants feature in the MICHELIN Guide Saudi Arabia 2026.
  • 11 establishments have earned the Bib Gourmand distinction, while 40 others are included in this year’s Guide.
  • During the celebration, 3 Special Awards were announced.

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The MICHELIN Guide Saudi Arabia 2026 proudly hosts the inaugural MICHELIN Guide Restaurant Celebration, celebrating the country’s wonderfully dynamic culinary landscape. This year’s selection showcases the growing sophistication and diversity of the Saudi dining scene, with 51 restaurants joining the Guide. Impressively, 11 of which have been awarded the Bib Gourmand distinction for delivering exceptional cuisine at great value, alongside 40 establishments recognized in the Selected category.

This evening marked a truly exceptional moment, as for the first time in MICHELIN Guide history the reveal unfolded in stages through a dedicated website, presented across three storytelling phases. Each theme beautifully captured the essence of the 2026 selection, spotlighting hospitality, women, and breads in Saudi Arabia, and illuminating the country’s cuisine and culture in a fresh, compelling way.

With the final wave of announcements released on December 15, the restaurant plaque distribution followed as a key moment in the celebration, delivered in partnership with the Culinary Arts Commission. Each restaurant was personally presented with its official MICHELIN plaque, a symbol of excellence allowing them to proudly display their earned distinction at their establishment’s entrance. This ceremonial handover not only honored the teams behind the restaurants but also marked the finale of months of anticipation, giving chefs and owners a tangible emblem of their achievement to share with their guests and communities.

MICHELIN distinctions are given to restaurants taking into account five universal criteria: the quality of the ingredients; the harmony of flavors; the mastery of techniques; the personality of the chef as expressed through their cuisine; and, just as importantly, consistency both across the entire menu and over time.

Special Awards

In addition to the restaurant distinctions, The MICHELIN Guide shines a spotlight on the wide-ranging contributions found across hospitality, honoring the industry’s most gifted and motivated individuals, through its Special Awards.

The Young Chef Award is presented to Riyadh’s Maiz, Chef Elia Kaady whose culinary journey began in Beirut, where he refined his skills across several restaurants before moving to Riyadh to further develop his craft. He credits his brother, also a chef, for inspiring him to pursue this path, a motivation that has helped shape his rise as one of the region’s promising young talents.

Il Baretto in Riyadh is recognized with the Exceptional Mocktail Award, a testament to the creativity and refinement led by Bar Manager Santiago Latorre. MICHELIN Guide Inspectors said the cocktail list offers a thoughtful mix of elevated classics and original signature mocktails, each crafted with an unmistakable Italian heart. Using non-alcoholic spirits, house-made cordials, and carefully prepared decoctions, the bar creates drinks that are both characterful and elegant, enhancing and elevating the restaurant’s cuisine with every sip.

Jeddah’s Yaza receives the Service Award for delivering an exceptional experience from start to finish. . Guests are warmly welcomed with Arabic coffee and dates, guided to their tables, and cared for by a knowledgeable and passionate team. The staff go out of their way to recommend and explain dishes and drinks, creating a memorable and genuinely thoughtful dining experience. This outstanding level of hospitality reflects the vision and leadership of Chef/Owner Hakim Bagabas.

Premium Mocktail Reception

The celebration debuted in Riyadh and was followed by an exclusive mocktail reception honoring the establishments’ achievements.

This dynamic culinary showcase brought together six guest chefs, including three international talents and three from the MICHELIN Guide Saudi Arabia 2026 selection. They showcased their innovative gastronomic creations during the premium mocktail reception. 

  • Le Gabriel – La Réserve Paris, Three MICHELIN Stars, MICHELIN Guide France 2025 
  • Muse by Tom Aikens, One MICHELIN Star, MICHELIN Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2025
  • Nusara, One MICHELIN Star, MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2026 
  • The Lucky Llama, MICHELIN Bib Gourmand, MICHELIN Guide Saudi Arabia 2026
  • KAYZŌ, MICHELIN Bib Gourmand, MICHELIN Guide Saudi Arabia 2026
  • Fi Glbak, MICHELIN Bib Gourmand, MICHELIN Guide Saudi Arabia 2026

Selection at a Glance

City Restaurant Distinction
Riyadh Em Sherif Café Bib Gourmand 
Riyadh Fi Glbak Bib Gourmand 
Riyadh KAYZŌ Bib Gourmand 
Riyadh Mirzam Bib Gourmand 
Riyadh Najd Village Bib Gourmand 
Riyadh Sasani Bib Gourmand 
Riyadh Tameesa Bib Gourmand 
Jeddah Samia's Dish Bib Gourmand 
Jeddah The Lucky Llama Bib Gourmand 
AlUla Joontos Bib Gourmand 
AlUla Tofareya Bib Gourmand
Riyadh Aseeb Selected
Riyadh Benoit Selected
Riyadh Café Boulud Selected
Riyadh Hōchō Selected
Riyadh Hong Selected
Riyadh Il Barretto Selected
Riyadh Julien by Daniel Boulud Selected
Riyadh Long Chim Selected
Riyadh Lusin Selected
Riyadh Maiz Selected
Riyadh MLLE Selected
Riyadh Namu Selected
Riyadh OVUN Bistro Selected
Riyadh Robata Selected
Riyadh Ruhi Selected
Riyadh Rüya Selected
Riyadh Takya Selected
Riyadh Taleed by Michael Mina Selected
Riyadh Tanjiah Selected
Riyadh Thara Selected
Riyadh The Globe Selected
Riyadh The Rubi Room at Hōchō Selected
Riyadh Tofareya Selected
Riyadh Villa Mamas Selected
Riyadh Yawmiyat By Dalal Selected
Riyadh Yokari Selected
Jeddah Fish Market Selected
Jeddah Karamna Selected
Jeddah Kuuru Selected
Jeddah Maritime Selected
Jeddah Meez Selected
Jeddah Myazū Selected
Jeddah Niyyali Selected
Jeddah Rasoi By Vineet Selected
Jeddah Tamees House Selected
Jeddah Toki Selected
Jeddah Yaza Selected
AlUla Harrat Selected
AlUla Somewhere Selected
AlUla Tama Selected


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Al Tamimi & Company تعيّن Dr. Bashayer Al-Majed في منصب المستشار القانوني الأول

مدينة الكويت، الكويت, Feb. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — أعلنت Al Tamimi and Company، الشركة الرائدة في مجال الخدمات القانونية في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا، عن تعيين Dr. Bashayer Al-Majed في منصب المستشار القانوني الأول، في خطوة تعزز التزام الشركة الراسخ بدمج الخبرات الإقليمية مع الفهم العميق لرؤى السوق الوطني.

تُعدّ Dr. Al-Majed شخصية قانونية بارزة تجمع بين الخبرة الأكاديمية والاستشارية، فهي باحثة قانونية متميزة ومستشارة سياسات وأستاذة قانون في جامعة الكويت، وتمتلك خبرة واسعة في مجال الإصلاح التشريعي، وصياغة السياسات العامة، والتنمية الاقتصادية، وفهم الأطر التنظيمية المعقدة. ويساهم تعيينها في تعزيز قدرة شركة Al Tamimi على تقديم الدعم للعملاء في القضايا ذات الأثر الكبير في الكويت وفي أنحاء المنطقة.

انطلاقاً من هذا المنصب، ستعمل Dr. Al-Majed على دعم الشركة في مبادرات صياغة السياسات، والمشاريع الكبرى، والاستثمار الأجنبي المباشر، والأعمال الاستشارية الاستراتيجية، بما يعزز قدرة Al Tamimi & Company على تقديم حلول قانونية مبتكرة ومتقدمة تتماشى مع تطلعات العملاء المستقبلية.

وفي تعليقه على هذا التعيين، قال Omar Handoush، الشريك ورئيس مكتب Al Tamimi & Company في الكويت:

يشكّل تعيين Dr. Bashayer انعكاساً لتركيزنا المتواصل على استقطاب العقول القانونية المتميزة الذين يحملون في جعبتهم رؤية دولية واسعة وفهماً عميقاً للسياقات المحلية. بالتالي، ستكون خبرتها في مجال السياسات والإصلاح القانوني بمثابة إضافة قيّمة تعود بالفائدة على عملائنا.”

من جانبها، قالت Dr. Bashayer Al-Majed:

“يسرّني الانضمام إلى شركة Al Tamimi & Company في وقت تشهد فيه المنطقة تحولات كبيرة وهامة. وأنا أتطلّع إلى المساهمة في جهود الشركة في تطوير السياسات، ودعم المشاريع الاستثمارية، وبناء الأطر القانونية التي تدعم النمو المستدام.”

كذلك، يعكس تعيين Dr. Al-Majed، بصفتها مواطنة كويتية، التزاماً راسخاً من شركة Al Tamimi & Company برعاية المواهب والكفاءات المحلية وتمكينها، وترسيخ القيادة الوطنية في مختلف مجالات عمل الشركة ومسار نموها.

Dr. Al-Majed حاصلة على دكتوراه في القانون من “جامعة ليدز” (University of Leeds) في المملكة المتحدة، وماجستير من “جامعة السوربون” (Sorbonne University) في فرنسا، وماجستير في القانون الخاص من “جامعة كوين ماري لندن” (Queen Mary University of London). كما شغلت مناصب استشارية لدى عدة مؤسسات دولية بارزة، بما في ذلك البنك الدولي (World Bank).

لمحة عن شركة Al Tamimi and Company

تعدّ Al Tamimi and Company شركة رائدة في مجال الخدمات القانونية المتكاملة في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة ومنطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا، ولها 17 فرعاً موزّعاً في 10 دول. تدأب الشركة، منذ تأسيسها في عام 1989، على توفير الحلول القانونية المبتكرة والفعالة من حيث التكلفة لمعالجة التحديات المعقدة المرتبطة بالأعمال.  

يضمّ فريقنا ما يزيد عن 580 مهنياً يجمعون بين الخبرة القانونية العميقة المقترنة بالرؤى العملية، ما يتيح لهم توفير المشورة القانونية التي تركز على المسائل التجارية والتي تدعم النجاح المستدام للعملاء وتحفّزه. وبفضل التزامنا الراسخ بقيم التنوّع والشمول، نوفّر بيئة عمل ديناميكية تستقطب أصحاب المواهب والكفاءات وتمكننا من تحقيق نتائج متميزة عبر مختلف القطاعات. 

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مدير العلاقات العامة والاتصالات
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Bitget Celebrates Lunar New Year With Fortune Card Campaign Highlighting a Unified Trading Experience

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Feb. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), announced the launch of its UEX Fortune Card Campaign, a Lunar New Year celebration designed to invite users to explore different markets across the platform while sharing seasonal rewards.

Running from February 13, 18:00 to February 21, 18:00 (UTC+8), the campaign allows users to collect Fortune Card puzzle pieces by completing simple daily activities across Bitget’s ecosystem. Participants who complete a full set of nine puzzle pieces will be eligible to enter a draw to share a 10,000 BGB prize pool, while users who collect as few as three pieces are eligible to unlock mystery boxes, with a maximum single reward of a 500 USDT futures position voucher.

Rooted in Lunar New Year traditions of fortune and sharing, the Fortune Card Campaign encourages users to participate in ways that feel natural. Tasks range from daily visits to the campaign page to trading activities across crypto futures, stock perps, CFDs, onchain products, and interactions with Bitget’s AI agent, GetAgent. Some missions require minimal thresholds, allowing users to take part without pressure.

The campaign coincides with a broader app upgrade that brings Bitget’s unified platform vision further into view. As part of recent updates, TradFi products are now integrated into a single tab, allowing users to explore crypto, stocks, and other markets within one streamlined interface. Rather than positioning this as a feature launch, the Fortune Card Campaign offers a practical way for users to experience how different products connect within a unified environment.

“Lunar New Year is a time to slow down, share good fortune, and start fresh,” said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. “2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse, and UEX is blazing the trail into the next chapter of finance. This campaign makes it easy for users to explore different markets and enjoy the season in one unified place.”

By combining festive engagement with low barriers to participation, the Fortune Card Campaign reflects Bitget’s approach to product evolution; introducing new experiences through everyday use rather than complexity. The initiative also reinforces Bitget’s broader goal of building a unified trading platform where users can move across asset classes naturally, based on interest and market conditions.

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France Reaffirms Support to Africa’s Flagship Climate Adaptation Program AAAP 2.0

Paris, Feb. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — France today confirmed support to the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP) 2.0, Africa’s flagship, African-owned and African-led climate adaptation initiative. This expression of support is part of the momentum generating efforts towards the February 2026 AU Summit and the May 2026 Africa-France Summit, co-convened by HE Emmanuel Macron, President of France, and HE William S. Ruto, President of Kenya and CAHOSCC Chair.

H.E. William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Chair of CAHOSCC, said:

“France has answered Africa’s call to support our flagship regional adaptation investment program, advanced under the leadership of African Heads of State and Government. I commend President Emmanuel Macron and the Government of France for this leadership and call on all AAAP partners to follow suit by taking urgent steps to concretize their support for AAAP 2.0 and its Upstream Financing Facility. Given the scale and urgency of climate risks facing Africa and the world, decisive action on adaptation is needed now.”

H.E. Macky Sall, Chair of the GCA Supervisory Board and 4th President of Senegal, said:

“We warmly thank President Macron for France’s continued strong leadership and partnership with Africa on climate adaptation. AAAP 2.0 is focused on promoting inclusive and community-led adaptation efforts, unlocking private adaptation finance and markets, and strengthening the capacity of key African institutions to deliver climate resilience at scale. We also welcome the French Minister for Ecological Transition, H.E. Monique Barbut, whose participation on the GCA Board will further strengthen the partnership underpinning AAAP 2.0.”

The French Minister for Ecological transition, H.E. Monique Barbut welcomed the announcement, stating:

“France is pleased to support Africa’s own ambitious initiative on climate adaptation. AAAP 2.0 reflects Africa’s ambition to transform from the most climate-vulnerable continent into the most climate-resilient. France stands alongside Africa in helping turn this ambition into concrete action.”

AAAP was launched by African Leaders in 2021 as the region’s leading investment initiative on climate adaptation and was implemented through a partnership of the African Union Commission, the African Development Bank and the GCA. Its first phase concluded in 2025, embedding climate adaptation solutions into more than $20 billion of critical development investments across some 40 African nations. France has been a longstanding supporter of AAAP, including through its €10 million contribution to the program’s first phase.

AAAP 2.0 was launched by African Leaders at the United Nations General Assembly in New York in September 2025, following the Africa Climate Summit II in Addis Ababa. AAAP 2.0 is advanced under the auspices of the presidency of the Committee of African Heads of State and Government on Climate Change (CAHOSCC) and serves as the continent’s primary platform for scaling climate adaptation action for the period 2026 to 2030.

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Meltwater Earns Official Data Partner Status with Reddit

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Meltwater, a global leader in media, social, and consumer intelligence, today announced it has joined Reddit’s Official Data Partner program, a selective designation recognizing industry-leading platforms that help businesses do more with Reddit’s publicly available content. Partners must meet Reddit’s rigorous standards for functionality, data quality, and compliance.

This partnership continues Meltwater’s access to Reddit's enterprise data APIs, allowing customers to unlock insights and signals from authentic sentiment from Reddit that shape consumer culture, preferences, and purchasing decisions, providing more accurate, real-time insights of aggregated consumer intent. Additionally, Meltwater gains the opportunity to collaborate with Reddit on future strategic and growth opportunities together.

With more than 121M daily active users, Reddit is one of the most influential platforms for product research, known for real-world opinions and honest reviews that consumers rely on for discovery and to inform decisions. Meltwater surfaces and enriches public Reddit posts and comments from more than 100K+ communities, transforming large-scale conversation into actionable insight for consumer-led brands. Paired with Meltwater’s AI-driven analytics and listening searches, organizations can uncover emerging trends, understand audience sentiment, strengthen product positioning, and benchmark brand performance with greater speed and confidence.

“Reddit has been a core source of consumer insight within the Meltwater platform for more than a decade, and we’ve seen its influence grow significantly over that time,” said John Box, CEO of Meltwater. “Joining Reddit’s Official Data Partner program is a natural extension of our long-standing relationship and reflects our shared commitment to delivering trusted, high-quality data. We look forward to deepening our collaboration with Reddit to continue providing customers with insight into the authentic public conversations shaping consumer behavior.”

“Reddit is the most human place on the internet and home to the most authentic, interest-led conversations,” said Jonathan Flesher, VP of Business Development at Reddit. “By partnering with Meltwater, we’re providing brands with the tools to responsibly tap into those insights, helping them move beyond just listening to really understanding and connecting with our communities in a meaningful way.”

This partnership reinforces Meltwater's ongoing efforts to provide a complete view of brand and market intelligence across news, social, and other channels, ensuring customers have the most accurate picture to drive winning strategies.

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عُمانتل تدشّن “أوتك” مزوّد تقنيات المستقبل وممكّن التحول الرقمي.. وتوقّع شراكات استراتيجية

• ملهم بن بشير الجرف: “أوتك” خطوة استراتيجية تعكس توجهات تعظيم الاستثمارات في قطاع التقنية

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مسقط، سلطنة عُمان, Feb. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

في إطار الجهود الوطنية الرامية إلى تسريع التحول الرقمي، وتعزيز بناء اقتصاد رقمي متكامل، وتجسيدًا للتوجهات الاستراتيجية الهادفة إلى توحيد القدرات والاستثمارات التقنية، دشّنت عُمانتل (الأربعاء الموافق 11 فبراير) “أوتك” مزوّد تقنيات المستقبل وممكّن التحول الرقمي، كما تم الإعلان عن عدد من الشراكات الاستراتيجية التي تعكس تنوّع منظومة “أوتك” واتساع نطاق عملها.

وذلك تحت رعاية معالي عبدالسلام بن محمد المرشدي، رئيس جهاز الاستثمار العُماني، حيث أُقيم الحفل في دار الأوبرا السلطانية مسقط، وبحضور ممثلين من القطاعين الحكومي والخاص، إلى جانب نخبة من المختصين والخبراء في قطاعات التقنية والتحول الرقمي.

وأكد سعادة ملهم بن بشير الجرف، نائب رئيس جهاز الاستثمار العُماني، رئيس مجلس إدارة عمانتل، أن تدشين أوتك يشكّل ترسيخ مكانة عمانتل كشركة تقنية رقمية متكاملة، وتوجهها للانتقال الاستراتيجي المدروس من نموذج شركة اتصالات إلى نموذج تقني حديث يقود الابتكار ويُمكّن الاقتصاد الرقمي.

مؤكدًا بأن هذا التحول يأتي انسجامًا مع مستهدفات رؤية عُمان 2040 والخطة الخمسية الحادية عشرة، لا سيما في محور الاقتصاد الرقمي، وبناء القطاعات القائمة على المعرفة والتقنية.

وأشار إلى أن عمانتل تتبنى رؤية استراتيجية شمولية تنظر إلى التحول التقني بوصفه منظومة متكاملة تتركز على تحديث البنية الأساسية، وإدخال حلول رقمية، وبناء القدرات الوطنية، وتطوير نماذج الأعمال، وتعزيز التكامل بين القطاعات، وخلق قيمة مستدامة للاقتصاد الوطني.

منوهًا بأن عُمانتل تضع الإنسان العُماني في قلب هذه الرؤية، باعتباره المحرك الحقيقي للتحول وأساس استدامته، من خلال تدريب وتأهيل وتطوير الكوادر الوطنية في مجالات متقدمة مثل الحلول الرقمية، والأمن السيبراني، والحوسبة السحابية، والذكاء الاصطناعي، بما يواكب التسارع العالمي في القطاع التقني.

وأضاف أن تدشين الهوية الجديدة لشركة “أوتك” تجسيد عملي لهذه الرؤية الاستراتيجية الشاملة، وتأكيد على التزام عُمانتل بمواصلة التحول نحو شركة تقنية وطنية رائدة، تُسخّر الابتكار لخدمة التنمية، وتضع تمكين الإنسان العُماني في صميم مسيرتها نحو المستقبل.

من جانبه، صرّح المهندس علاء الدين بن عبدالله بيت فاضل، الرئيس التنفيذي لعُمانتل ورئيس مجلس إدارة “أوتك” أن إطلاق شركة “أوتك” يشكّل تحولًا نوعيًا في مسيرة الشركة والقطاع الرقمي في سلطنة عُمان، ويؤكد حرصهم على الإسهام الفاعل في تعزيز التحول الرقمي الوطني. وأضاف أنه من خلال تأسيس منظومة تقنية موحدة يتم وضع الأسس لمرحلة جديدة ترتكز على الابتكار والتنافسية، بما ينسجم مع التوجيهات في التنويع الاقتصادي وبناء اقتصاد قائم على المعرفة والتقنية.

وأضاف المهندس علاء الدين بن عبدالله بيت فاضل أن “أوتك” لا تكتفي بالإسهام في إطلاق أحدث تقنيات المستقبل فحسب، بل ستؤدي دورًا محوريًا في تمكين الاقتصاد الرقمي، الذي يُعد ركيزة أساسية لرؤية عُمان 2040.

وتعكس هذه الخطوة التزامًا راسخًا بتمكين القدرات الوطنية، وتسريع التحول الرقمي، وترسيخ مكانة سلطنة عُمان كمركز للاتصالات والتقنية على مستوى المنطقة.

كما أضاف أن “أوتك” ستمكّن أصحاب المصلحة من تبنّي التقنية وتطويرها بثقة، بما يضمن الاستمرارية والجاهزية على المدى البعيد، ويعزز حضور سلطنة عُمان الرقمي إقليميًا ودوليًا.

وقال المهندس مقبول بن سالم الوهيبي، المكلف بتسيير أعمال الرئيس التنفيذي لشركة “أوتك“: يشكّل تكامل “داتا بارك” ضمن منظومة “أوتك” نقلة نوعية في تطوير البنية الأساسية الرقمية، حيث سيتم توظيف الخبرات في تشغيل مراكز البيانات والخدمات السحابية السيادية لدعم المؤسسات الحكومية والخاصة بحلول عالية الجودة. ومن خلال هذا التكامل، سيتم الإسهام في تسريع التحول الرقمي، وتعزيز توطين حفظ البيانات في سلطنة عُمان، وتمكين الجهات الحكومية والمؤسسات الخاصة من الاستفادة من بيئات سحابية متقدمة تلبي متطلبات الأعمال الحالية والمستقبلية.

وتم خلال الحفل الإعلان عن عدد من الشراكات الاستراتيجية التي تعكس تنوّع منظومة “أوتك” واتساع نطاق عملها، حيث شملت شراكة مع شركة Oracle في مجال منصات الحوسبة فائقة التوسع عبر Oracle Alloy، وشراكة مع PwC لتطوير حلول ومنتجات الأمن السيبراني وبناء القدرات المحلية، إلى جانب شراكة مع Nagarro في خدمات تكامل الأنظمة للتقنيات الناشئة والحلول القطاعية، وتعاونًا مع Palo Alto Networks عبر وحدة Unit 42 في مجال معلومات التهديدات السيبرانية والاستجابة للحوادث، وشراكة مع Fortinet في حلول SASE للأمن السيبراني المدعومة بالحوسبة السحابية، إضافة إلى تعاون مع نماء للخدمات المشتركة في بناء قدرات تكامل الأنظمة وحلول المرافق الذكية، وشراكات مع شركات تقنية ناشئة عُمانية تشمل Orki في منصات التوظيف المدعومة بالذكاء الاصطناعي، وDecoil في منصات الأعمال وحلول الذكاء الاصطناعي التوليدي، وRemedy بوصفها منصة تنفيذ مؤسسي مدعومة بالذكاء الاصطناعي لربط التوجه الاستراتيجي بالتنفيذ التشغيلي.

ويأتي تدشين “أوتك” استجابةً للنمو المتسارع لسوق خدمات تقنية المعلومات والاتصالات، الذي يُتوقع أن يسجل معدلات نمو قوية مدفوعة بالتحول الرقمي الحكومي وتوسع الاقتصاد الرقمي، وبما ينسجم مع مستهدفات رؤية عُمان 2040 لبناء اقتصاد متنوع قائم على الابتكار والمعرفة والتقنية المتقدمة.

كما يأتي إطلاق “أوتك” في سياق التحول الاستراتيجي الذي تقوده عُمانتل من مشغّل اتصالات تقليدي إلى مزوّد تقني شامل، وبما ينسجم مع مستهدفات رؤية عُمان 2040، من خلال بناء القدرات الوطنية، وفتح مسارات مهنية تقنية نوعية، وتوفير برامج تدريبية مستمرة تُسهم في إعداد كوادر عُمانية قادرة على قيادة مشاريع التحول الرقمي وتقنيات المستقبل، وتعزز جاهزية الموارد البشرية الوطنية لمتطلبات الاقتصاد الرقمي.

وتجسد “أوتك” هذا التوجه بوصفها الممكّن التقني الموثوق لسلطنة عُمان ونقطة اتصال واحدة لحلول تقنية المعلومات والاتصالات، حيث توحّد الاستثمارات والأصول الرقمية ضمن منظومة عُمانتل المتكاملة، وتدعم تحول المجموعة من شركة اتصالات إلى مزوّد تقني شامل يتجاوز خدمات الاتصال التقليدية ليقدّم حلولًا متقدمة تشمل مراكز البيانات، والحوسبة السحابية، والأمن السيبراني، والذكاء الاصطناعي، وإنترنت الأشياء، وتكامل الأنظمة على المستويين الوطني والإقليمي.

كما تعمل “أوتك” على جمع الأصول التقنية والخبرات التابعة للمجموعة، من خلال دمج شركات مثل عُمان داتا بارك و“تدوم” ضمن نموذج تشغيلي واحد، بما يعزز كفاءة الأعمال ويحقق قيمة مضافة محليًا وإقليميًا، إلى جانب تقديم خدمات آمنة ومعتمدة وخاضعة للحوكمة المحلية ومتطلبات الجهات التنظيمية في سلطنة عُمان، بما يجعلها منصة موثوقة لتشغيل الأنظمة والتطبيقات الحرجة للأعمال على المستوى الوطني والإقليمي.

وفي إطار تعزيز السيادة الرقمية، تعتمد “أوتك” على بنية تقنية وطنية متقدمة لدعم تشغيل الأنظمة والتطبيقات الحرجة وفق أعلى المعايير العالمية.

وفي هذا السياق تم تدشين مركز بيانات “فرق“، الذي يُعد أحد الركائز الأساسية ضمن منظومة “أوتك“، حيث يوفر بيئة رقمية آمنة وموثوقة وقابلة للتوسع، ومصممة لدعم الأعمال الحرجة والقطاعات الحيوية على مدار الساعة، بما يعزز جاهزية البنية الرقمية الوطنية في سلطنة عُمان واستدامتها.

وتُعد “أوتك” اليوم صاحبة أكثر منظومة تنوّعًا لتقنيات الحوسبة السحابية في سلطنة عُمان، والأولى على مستوى الشرق الأوسط التي تحصل على اعتماد “أمازون ويب سيرفيسز” لتقديم خدمات السحابة السيادية، في إنجاز يعكس جاهزيتها التقنية وريادتها الإقليمية.

وتوفّر منصتها السحابية المتكاملة مرونة عالية تتيح تشغيل مختلف أعباء العمل على أي بيئة سحابية ومن أي موقع، عبر منظومة تشمل السحابة العامة والهجينة وسحابة مزوّدي الخدمات العملاقة، مدعومة بشراكات استراتيجية مع شركات عالمية كبرى مثل “أوراكل” و“غوغل كلاود” و” هواوي” و“أمازون ويب سيرفيسز” بما يسهم في تسريع التحول الرقمي وتعزيز سيادة البيانات ورفع كفاءة البنية الأساسية الرقمية الوطنية، انسجامًا مع مستهدفات رؤية عُمان 2040.

وتستند رؤية “أوتك” إلى منظومة شراكات محلية ودولية تجمع بين الخبرة العالمية والمعرفة الوطنية، بهدف توطين تقنيات المستقبل، ونقل المعرفة، وبناء القدرات الوطنية في المجالات التقنية الحيوية، بما يسهم في إيجاد فرص عمل نوعية، وفتح أسواق جديدة لتصدير الحلول التقنية العُمانية إقليميًا ودوليًا.

انتهى.

للاستفسارات الإعلامية، يرجى التواصل: 

·منى المعمري 
مدير الصحافة الرقمية والإعلام 
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البريد الإلكتروني: [email protected]


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Omantel launches “Otech,” the Provider of Technologies of the Future and Enabler of Digital Transformation, and signs strategic partnerships

  • Mulham bin Bashir Al-Jaraf: “Otech” is a strategic step reflecting the direction to maximise investments in the technology sector
  • Aladdin bin Abdullah Baitfadhil: Today we lay the foundations for a new era of innovation, competitiveness and economic diversification in Oman

MUSCAT, Sultanate of Oman, Feb. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As part of national efforts to accelerate digital transformation and strengthen the foundations of an integrated digital economy, and in line with strategic directions to unify technological capabilities and investments, Omantel launched (Wednesday, 11 February) “Otech,” the Provider of Technologies of the Future and Enabler of Digital Transformation. A number of strategic partnerships were also announced, reflecting the breadth of Otech’s ecosystem and the expansion of its operational scope.

The ceremony was held under the patronage of H.E. Abdulsalam bin Mohammed Al-Murshidi, President of the Oman Investment Authority, at the Royal Opera House Muscat, in the presence of representatives from the public and private sectors, along with a number of specialists and experts in technology and digital transformation.

H.E. Mulham bin Bashir Al-Jarf, Deputy President of the Oman Investment Authority for Investment and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Omantel, affirmed that the launch of Otech represents a consolidation of Omantel’s position as an integrated digital technology company and reflects its well-considered strategic transition from a telecommunications operator to a modern technology model that drives innovation and enables the digital economy.

He noted that this transformation comes in alignment with the objectives of Oman Vision 2040 and the Eleventh Five-Year Plan, particularly within the digital economy pillar and the development of knowledge- and technology-based sectors.

He added that Omantel adopts a comprehensive strategic vision that views technological transformation as an integrated ecosystem focused on modernising infrastructure, introducing digital solutions, building national capabilities, developing business models, enhancing cross-sector integration, and creating sustainable value for the national economy.

He further emphasised that Omantel places the Omani citizen at the heart of this vision, as the true driver of transformation and the foundation of its sustainability, through training, qualification and development of national talent in advanced fields such as digital solutions, cybersecurity, cloud computing and artificial intelligence, in line with the rapid global acceleration in the technology sector.

Al-Jarf added that the launch of the new identity of Otech represents a practical embodiment of this comprehensive strategic vision and reaffirms Omantel’s commitment to continuing its transformation into a leading national technology company that harnesses innovation to serve development and places the empowerment of Omani talent at the core of its journey toward the future.

Eng. Aladdin bin Abdullah Baitfadhil, Chief Executive Officer of Omantel and Chairman of Otech, stated that the launch of Otech marks a qualitative transformation in the company’s journey and in Oman’s digital sector. It reflects Omantel’s commitment to playing an active role in advancing national digital transformation. By establishing a unified technology ecosystem, the company is laying the foundations for a new phase centred on innovation and competitiveness, in line with national directives for economic diversification and the development of a knowledge- and technology-based economy.

He added that Otech will not only introduce the latest future technologies, but will also play a pivotal role in enabling the digital economy, which is a key pillar of Oman Vision 2040. This step reflects Omantel’s firm commitment to empowering national capabilities, accelerating digital transformation, and reinforcing Oman’s position as a regional hub for telecommunications and technology. He further noted that Otech will enable stakeholders to adopt and develop technologies with confidence, ensuring long-term resilience and readiness, and strengthening Oman’s digital presence regionally and globally.

Eng. Maqbool bin Salem Al-Wuhaibi, Acting Chief Executive Officer of Otech, said that the integration of Oman Data Park within the Otech ecosystem represents a qualitative leap in the development of digital infrastructure. The company will leverage its expertise in operating data centres and sovereign cloud services to support public and private institutions with high-quality solutions. Through this integration, it will also contribute to accelerating digital transformation, strengthening data localisation in Oman, and enabling government entities and private organisations to benefit from advanced cloud environments that meet current and future business needs.

During the ceremony, a number of strategic partnerships were announced, reflecting the diversity and breadth of the Otech ecosystem. These included a partnership with Oracle in hyperscale computing platforms through Oracle Alloy; a partnership with PwC to develop cybersecurity solutions and products and build local capabilities; a partnership with Nagarro for systems integration services in emerging technologies and sector-specific solutions; collaboration with Palo Alto Networks through Unit 42 in cyber threat intelligence and incident response; and a partnership with Fortinet in cloud-enabled SASE cybersecurity solutions. Additional collaborations include Nama Shared Services to build systems integration capabilities and smart utility solutions, as well as partnerships with Omani tech startups such as Orki in AI-powered recruitment platforms, Decoil in enterprise platforms and generative AI solutions, and Remedy as an AI-driven enterprise execution platform linking strategy to operational implementation.

The launch of Otech comes in response to the rapid growth of the ICT services market, which is expected to record strong growth rates driven by government digital transformation and the expansion of the digital economy, in line with the objectives of Oman Vision 2040 to build a diversified economy based on innovation, knowledge and advanced technologies.

Empowering national talent through specialised career pathways

The launch of Otech also aligns with Omantel’s strategic transformation from telecom operator into a comprehensive technology provider, in line with Oman Vision 2040. This includes building national capabilities, opening specialised technical career pathways, and providing continuous training programmes that prepare Omani talent to lead digital transformation and future technology projects, thereby enhancing the readiness of the national workforce for the digital economy.

Enhancing local value through unified technology assets

Otech embodies this direction as a trusted technology enabler for the Sultanate of Oman and a single point of contact for ICT solutions. It unifies investments and digital assets within Omantel’s integrated ecosystem and supports the Group’s transformation from a telecom operator to a comprehensive technology provider offering advanced solutions across data centres, cloud computing, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things and systems integration at both national and regional levels.

Otech is also consolidating the Group’s technology assets and expertise by integrating companies such as Oman Data Park and Tadoom under a single operating model, enhancing business efficiency and delivering local and regional added value. It provides secure, certified services compliant with local governance and regulatory requirements, making it a trusted platform for running mission-critical applications and systems nationally and regionally.

Digital sovereignty and the launch of the “Farq” Data Centre

As part of strengthening digital sovereignty, Otech relies on an advanced national technology infrastructure to support the operation of mission-critical systems and applications in line with the highest global standards. In this context, the “Farq” Data Centre was launched as one of the key pillars within the Otech ecosystem. It provides a secure, reliable and scalable digital environment designed to support critical operations and vital sectors around the clock, enhancing the resilience and sustainability of Oman’s national digital infrastructure.

Otech now operates the most diverse cloud computing ecosystem in Oman and is the first in the Middle East to obtain Amazon Web Services accreditation to deliver sovereign cloud services, reflecting its technical readiness and regional leadership. Its integrated cloud platform offers high flexibility to run workloads across any cloud environment from any location, covering public, hybrid and hyperscaler clouds, supported by strategic partnerships with global technology leaders such as Oracle, Google Cloud, Huawei and Amazon Web Services. This contributes to accelerating digital transformation, strengthening data sovereignty and enhancing the efficiency of the national digital infrastructure in line with Oman Vision 2040.

Local and international partnerships to localise and export technology

Otech’s vision is built on a network of local and international partnerships that combine global expertise with national knowledge, aiming to localise future technologies, transfer knowledge and build national capabilities in key technical fields. This will help create quality job opportunities and open new markets for exporting Omani technology solutions regionally and globally.

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PU Prime Secures CMA Licence in UAE, Expanding Its Global Regulatory Footprint

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 13th, 2026 – PU Prime, a leading global multi-asset broker group, is proud to announce that its Dubai-based entity has officially been granted a licence by the Capital Market Authority (CMA) of the United Arab Emirates. The license (No. 20200000388) is issued under PU Prime Financial Services LLC and permits the company to conduct regulated activities of introduction and promotion within the UAE. 

This milestone marks a significant step in the group’s strategic global expansion and reinforces its commitment to providing a secure, transparent, and world-class trading environment for investors in the region. Currently, PU Prime already holds licences from several major jurisdictions, including Australia’s ASIC, South Africa’s FSCA, Mauritius's FSC and Seychelles's FSA.

The acquisition of the UAE licence serves as a testament to PU Prime’s dedication to regulatory excellence. By meeting the stringent standards set by the UAE’s capital market regulators, PU Prime joins an elite group of financial institutions authorized to operate within one of the world’s fastest-growing financial hubs.

“This is more than just a licence; it is a promise to our clients,” said Mr. Ali Afzaal, Head of Category at PU Prime. “The UAE is a pivotal market for us. By securing CMA oversight, we are demonstrating our commitment to supporting the region’s vision of a robust financial ecosystem. We want our traders to know that when they trade with licensed entities within the PU Prime group, they are backed by a brand that values integrity, transparency, and professional conduct above all else.”

The expansion into the UAE market forms part of PU Prime’s broader mission to support market participants globally. With this new regulatory authorisation in Dubai, PU Prime plans to strengthen its footprint in the region, host educational seminars, and promote financial awareness within the broader financial markets.

About PU Prime
Founded in 2015, PU Prime is a leading global fintech group and a multi-asset CFD brokerage brand operating through various licensed entities across multiple jurisdictions. Today, the group offers regulated financial products across forex, commodities, indices, shares, and bonds. Operating in over 190 countries with more than 40 million app downloads, the PU Prime group provides innovative trading platforms and an integrated copy trading feature, empowering traders worldwide to achieve financial success with confidence.

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PU Prime Obtém Licença da CMA nos Emirados Árabes Unidos, Expandindo Sua Presença Reguladora Global

Dubai, Emirates Árabes Unidos, 13 de fevereiro de 2026 – A PU Prime, um dos principais grupos globais de corretagem multiativos, tem o orgulho de anunciar que sua entidade sediada em Dubai recebeu oficialmente uma licença da Capital Market Authority (CMA) dos Emirados Árabes Unidos. A licença (Nº 20200000388) foi emitida sob a PU Prime Financial Services LLC e autoriza a empresa a conduzir atividades reguladas de introdução e promoção dentro dos EAU.

Este marco representa um passo significativo na expansão estratégica global do grupo e reforça seu compromisso em fornecer um ambiente de negociação seguro, transparente e de padrão internacional para investidores na região. Atualmente, a PU Prime já possui licenças em diversas jurisdições relevantes, incluindo a ASIC da Austrália, a FSCA da África do Sul, a FSC de Maurício e a FSA de Seychelles.

A obtenção da licença nos EAU é um testemunho da dedicação da PU Prime à excelência regulatória. Ao atender aos rigorosos padrões estabelecidos pelos reguladores do mercado de capitais dos Emirados Árabes Unidos, a PU Prime passa a integrar um seleto grupo de instituições financeiras autorizadas a operar em um dos centros financeiros de mais rápido crescimento no mundo.

“Isso é mais do que apenas uma licença; é uma promessa aos nossos clientes”, afirmou o Sr. Ali Afzaal, Head de Categoria da PU Prime. “Os Emirados Árabes Unidos são um mercado estratégico para nós. Ao garantir a supervisão da CMA, demonstramos nosso compromisso em apoiar a visão da região de um ecossistema financeiro robusto. Queremos que nossos traders saibam que, ao negociar com entidades licenciadas dentro do grupo PU Prime, estão respaldados por uma marca que valoriza integridade, transparência e conduta profissional acima de tudo.”

A expansão para o mercado dos EAU faz parte da missão mais ampla da PU Prime de apoiar participantes do mercado globalmente. Com essa nova autorização regulatória em Dubai, a PU Prime planeja fortalecer sua presença na região, realizar seminários educacionais e promover a conscientização financeira no mercado como um todo.

Sobre o PU Prime

Fundada em 2015, a PU Prime é um grupo global líder em fintech e uma marca de corretagem CFD multiativos que opera por meio de diversas entidades licenciadas em múltiplas jurisdições. Atualmente, o grupo oferece produtos financeiros regulados em forex, commodities, índices, ações e títulos. Presente em mais de 190 países e com mais de 40 milhões de downloads de seu aplicativo, o grupo PU Prime fornece plataformas de negociação inovadoras e um recurso integrado de copy trading, capacitando traders em todo o mundo a alcançarem o sucesso financeiro com confiança.

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PU Prime sichert sich CMA-Lizenz in den VAE und erweitert seine globale regulatorische Präsenz

Dubai, Vereinigte Arabische Emirate, 13. Februar 2026 – PU Prime, eine weltweit führende Multi-Asset-Broker-Gruppe, gibt stolz bekannt, dass ihrem in Dubai ansässigen Unternehmen offiziell eine Lizenz durch die Capital Market Authority (CMA) der Vereinigten Arabischen Emirate erteilt wurde. Die Lizenz (Nr. 20200000388) wurde unter PU Prime Financial Services LLC ausgestellt und berechtigt das Unternehmen zur Durchführung regulierter Aktivitäten in den Bereichen Einführung und Promotion innerhalb der VAE.

Dieser Meilenstein markiert einen bedeutenden Schritt in der strategischen globalen Expansion der Gruppe und verstärkt ihr Engagement für eine sichere, transparente und erstklassige Handelsumgebung für Investoren in der Region. Derzeit hält PU Prime bereits Lizenzen aus mehreren wichtigen Jurisdiktionen, darunter die australische ASIC, die südafrikanische FSCA, die FSC von Mauritius und die FSA der Seychellen.

Der Erwerb der VAE-Lizenz dient als Beweis für das Engagement von PU Prime für regulatorische Exzellenz. Durch die Erfüllung der strengen Standards der Kapitalmarktregulierungsbehörden der VAE schließt sich PU Prime einer Elitegruppe von Finanzinstituten an, die autorisiert sind, in einem der am schnellsten wachsenden Finanzzentren der Welt tätig zu sein.

„Dies ist mehr als nur eine Lizenz; es ist ein Versprechen an unsere Kunden“, sagte Herr Ali Afzaal, Head of Category bei PU Prime. „Die VAE sind ein zentraler Markt für uns. Durch die Sicherung der CMA-Aufsicht demonstrieren wir unser Engagement für die Unterstützung der Vision der Region für ein robustes Finanz-Ökosystem. Wir möchten, dass unsere Trader wissen, dass sie beim Handel mit lizenzierten Unternehmen innerhalb der PU Prime-Gruppe von einer Marke unterstützt werden, die Integrität, Transparenz und professionelles Verhalten über alles andere stellt.“

Die Expansion in den Markt der VAE ist Teil der umfassenderen Mission von PU Prime, Marktteilnehmer weltweit zu unterstützen. Mit dieser neuen regulatorischen Genehmigung in Dubai plant PU Prime, seine Präsenz in der Region zu stärken, Bildungsseminare abzuhalten und das Finanzbewusstsein in den breiteren Finanzmärkten zu fördern.

Über PU Prime

PU Prime wurde 2015 gegründet und ist eine führende globale Fintech-Gruppe und eine Multi-Asset-CFD-Broker-Marke, die über verschiedene lizenzierte Unternehmen in mehreren Jurisdiktionen tätig ist. Heute bietet die Gruppe regulierte Finanzprodukte in den Bereichen Forex, Rohstoffe, Indizes, Aktien und Anleihen an. Die PU Prime-Gruppe ist in über 190 Ländern tätig und verzeichnet mehr als 40 Millionen App-Downloads. Sie bietet innovative Handelsplattformen und eine integrierte Copy-Trading-Funktion, die es Tradern weltweit ermöglicht, finanziellen Erfolg mit Vertrauen zu erzielen.

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