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Qareeb Partners With Pantheon For GCC Bitcoin Mining Expansion
The edge data center provider has teamed with the Bitcoin mining leader in a bid to expand regional mining facilities and strengthen digital infrastructure.
The Middle East’s first edge data center provider, Qareeb, has joined forces with Pantheon, a global leader in Bitcoin mining services, to expand mining operations across the GCC. The two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), laying the groundwork for a strategic collaboration that will also strengthen the region’s digital infrastructure.
Under the agreement, Qareeb will take the lead in securing prime locations for Pantheon’s Bitcoin mining facilities, strategically placing them near Qareeb’s existing and upcoming data center sites. Beyond site acquisition, Qareeb will also handle the construction and operational setup of the facilities, ensuring they are fully equipped and supported with engineering, security, and facility management services.
Annemarie van Zadelhoff, Chief Strategy Officer at Qareeb, highlighted the significance of this partnership: “Partnering with Pantheon represents a significant opportunity for Qareeb. By leveraging our expertise in turnkey project management, site acquisition, permitting, and operations, we are proud to ensure Pantheon’s facilities are fully fitted, operational, and supported by our 24/7 regional team. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to building a future-ready digital infrastructure and setting new standards for innovation and resilience in the region”.
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Nick van Houtrijve, COO and Founder of Pantheon, emphasized the strategic nature of this expansion: “Pantheon’s expansion into the GCC is a strategic milestone as we continue to set new benchmarks for operational efficiency and performance. This partnership with Qareeb enables us to establish robust infrastructure in one of the fastest-growing Bitcoin mining markets globally”.
Finally, Jim Niemeijer, Head of Business Development at Pantheon, added: “With Qareeb’s unparalleled regional expertise and our capabilities, we are confident in delivering value to our investors and clients. Together, we’re creating a blueprint for the future of digital finance”.
The Qareeb and Pantheon collaboration marks a significant step in advancing Bitcoin mining capabilities in the Middle East, and will certainly help GCC countries to position themselves as global Bitcoin and crypto mining hubs.
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The Petshop Launches UAE’s First Pet Care Super App
Dubai retailer folds shopping, bookings and pet records into one mobile hub that features reminders, personalization, and more.
The Petshop has introduced a “Super App” that pulls together shopping, service bookings and pet records into a single platform, pitching it as the first integrated pet care app of its kind in the UAE.
The release turns the company’s stores, services and e-commerce operation into one connected system. Instead of juggling calls, WhatsApp chats and paper notes, customers manage everything from one account.
Each pet gets a dedicated profile. Age, diet, medical notes and behavioral traits sit in one place and update over time. For households with multiple animals, it’s a practical fix: fewer lost details, fewer repeat explanations at the counter.
That data feeds the app’s personalization. Reminders, recommendations and service options adjust to the specific pet rather than defaulting to broad prompts.
Grooming, boarding, relocation, aquatics and wellness services are booked through the same flow. Users can check availability, lock in appointments and see past visits without hopping between tools. All of the key services can be accessed and booked with a few taps.
The company says records and documents are stored with added safeguards, including verified digital paperwork for sensitive information, while usage signals trigger timely prompts without exposing private data.
“Over the past fifteen years, we’ve grown alongside the pet community in the UAE and seen how pet ownership has evolved,” said Amr Hazem Youssef, CEO of The Petshop. “For pet families, care now depends on continuity, accurate information, and services that match real life, not isolated transactions. This app brings those elements into one place with a structure that supports reliable care”.
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He added: “Pets have individual needs that change over time, and those needs shape daily decisions around routines, health, and wellbeing. By keeping information organized and connecting services within one system, we can reduce friction for pet families and deliver greater consistency across the experience.”
Founded in 2011, The Petshop now operates 11 outlets across the United Arab Emirates, including megastores in Dubai Investment Park and Abu Dhabi’s Al Reem Island, plus an online catalogue of more than 12,000 products.
The Petshop Super App is available on both the App Store and Google Play.
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