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Arab League Establishes Council Of Ministers For Cybersecurity
Secretary General Ahmed Aboul Gheit stressed the significance of increased cooperation as cyber threat levels intensify.
Officials at the 160th session of the Council of the Arab League — held in Cairo — have welcomed the decision to establish a Council of Ministers for Cybersecurity.
The council aims to document and develop cooperation between Arab states in all aspects related to cybersecurity, which has become a growing threat to national and regional stability.
Saudi Arabia proposed the decision, and as such, the council’s general secretariat and executive office will be based in Riyadh.
Ahmed Aboul Gheit, secretary-general of the Arab League, stressed the importance of heightened cooperation in cybersecurity, explaining that regional stability and economic growth would be impossible without joint action from all Arab nations.
Assistant secretary-general Hossam Zaki was in agreement with Gheit, stating, “The council aims to develop […] and coordinate efforts between Arab countries in all aspects related to cybersecurity issues. The field of cybersecurity has become a major pillar of any security system, and there cannot be economic development, for example, without the provision of cybersecurity, with all its elements for society and citizens”.
Initially, the council will seek to develop cybersecurity at all economic and legislative levels by proposing policies, standards, and initiatives that will apply to all participating states.
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According to US consulting firm Frost & Sullivan, the Middle Eastern cybersecurity market will be worth over $30 billion by 2030, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of nearly 20% as regional governments increasingly seek to protect their infrastructure and data.
The report revealed that the UAE and Saudi Arabia are expected to take the lead in cybersecurity adoption due to the favorable economic conditions and startup-friendly regulations that have made them popular locations for tech companies and innovators.
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Rabbit Expands Hyperlocal Delivery Service In Saudi Arabia
The e-commerce startup is aiming to tap into the Kingdom’s underdeveloped e-grocery sector with a tech-first, locally rooted strategy.
Rabbit, an Egyptian-born hyperlocal e-commerce startup, is expanding into the Saudi Arabian market, setting its sights on delivering 20 million items across major cities by 2026.
The company, founded in 2021, is already operational in the Kingdom, with its regional headquarters now open in Riyadh and an established network of strategically located fulfillment centers — commonly known as “dark stores” — across the capital.
The timing is strategic: Saudi Arabia’s online grocery transactions currently sit at 1.3%, notably behind the UAE (5.3%) and the United States (4.8%). With the Kingdom’s food and grocery market estimated at $60 billion, even a modest increase in online adoption could create a multi-billion-dollar opportunity.
Rabbit also sees a clear alignment between its business goals and Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which aims to boost retail sector innovation, support small and medium-sized enterprises, attract foreign investment, and develop a robust digital economy.
The company’s e-commerce model is based on speed and efficiency. Delivery of anything from groceries and snacks to cosmetics and household staples is promised in 20 minutes or less, facilitated by a tightly optimized logistics system — a crucial component in a sector where profit margins and delivery expectations are razor-thin.
Despite the challenges, Rabbit has already found its stride in Egypt. In just over three years, the app has been used by 1.4 million customers to deliver more than 40 million items. Revenue has surged, growing more than eightfold in the past two years alone.
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CEO and Co-Founder Ahmad Yousry commented: “We are delighted to announce Rabbit’s expansion into the Kingdom. We pride ourselves on being a hyperlocal company, bringing our bleeding-edge tech and experience to transform the grocery shopping experience for Saudi households, and delivering the best products – especially local favorites, in just 20 minutes”.
The company’s growth strategy avoids the pitfalls of over-reliance on aggressive discounting. Instead, Rabbit leans on operational efficiency, customer retention, and smart scaling. The approach is paying off, having already attracted major investment from the likes of Lorax Capital Partners, Global Ventures, Raed Ventures, and Beltone Venture Capital, alongside earlier investors such as Global Founders Capital, Goodwater Capital, and Hub71.
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