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Egypt Holds Talks to Sell Surplus Power to Europe, Africa

A worker walks amidst solar panels at the Infinity 50 Solar Park near Aswan, southern Egypt. Photographer: Oliver Weiken/picture alliance via Getty Images
A worker walks amidst solar panels at the Infinity 50 Solar Park near Aswan, southern Egypt. Photographer: Oliver Weiken/picture alliance via Getty Images
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Egypt Holds Talks to Sell Surplus Power to Europe, Africa

A worker walks amidst solar panels at the Infinity 50 Solar Park near Aswan, southern Egypt. Photographer: Oliver Weiken/picture alliance via Getty Images
A worker walks amidst solar panels at the Infinity 50 Solar Park near Aswan, southern Egypt. Photographer: Oliver Weiken/picture alliance via Getty Images

Egypt has begun talks over plans to sell electricity to Europe and Africa, pressing its advantage as a producer of cheap renewable energy in a bid to become a regional export hub, said the head of its sovereign wealth fund Ayman Soliman.

The nation, which has a surplus of electricity, sees unspecified “power-hungry” countries to the north as possible customers, Soliman said, Bloomberg reported.

Egypt could supply Europe via a planned sub-sea cable to Cyprus and Greece.

“We are in talks with European infrastructure investors, advisers and energy traders to assess the viability and appetite,” Soliman said in an interview in Cairo.

The transmission line “will position Egypt as a long-term renewable supply hub for Europe.”

According to Bloomberg, electricity exports could be a lucrative earner for Egypt, which is already becoming a natural-gas hub after offshore discoveries

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Aramco’s Investment Arm Allocates $100 Million to Artificial Intelligence

Aramco fully owns the Wa’ed Ventures Fund, valued at $500 million.
Aramco fully owns the Wa’ed Ventures Fund, valued at $500 million.
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Aramco’s Investment Arm Allocates $100 Million to Artificial Intelligence

Aramco fully owns the Wa’ed Ventures Fund, valued at $500 million.
Aramco fully owns the Wa’ed Ventures Fund, valued at $500 million.

The investment arm of Saudi Aramco has allocated $100 million to invest in startups in the field of artificial intelligence, with the aim of accelerating Saudi Arabia’s ambitions to become a leading global force in AI, according to Bloomberg.

Wa’ed Ventures, Aramco’s venture capital arm, has established an advisory board comprising former employees from companies such as Meta and Amazon to explore early-stage investments in this sector. The $100 million will be deployed over the next three years.

Wa’ed Ventures is a venture capital fund with a total value of $500 million and is fully owned by Saudi Aramco.

“Our strategic decision to allocate funds to AI investments is rooted in a deep understanding of the Kingdom’s growing ecosystem,” said Anas Al-Gahtani, acting CEO of Wa’ed Ventures.

“By fostering innovation and supporting AI startups, we aim to accelerate the development of cutting-edge technologies that will drive economic growth, improve quality of life, and position Saudi Arabia as a global leader in artificial intelligence. This investment will not only incentivize local entrepreneurs but also support the localization of global talent, ultimately unlocking the immense potential of AI,” Al-Gahtani added.

This year, Aramco’s investment arm has doubled its investments in artificial intelligence. Recently, Wa’ed invested $15 million in South Korean chip manufacturer Rebellion and participated in funding rounds for the AI platform aiXplain and Tenderd, a company supported by Peter Thiel, one of the most prominent names in tech investment.