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March 2026

Fundraise10/03/2026
Oasis500 launches Oasis Ventures III fund exceeding $20M

Oasis500, the tech investment arm of the King Abdullah II Fund for Development (KAFD), has launched its fourth investment fund, Oasis Ventures III (OVIII), with capital exceeding $20 million. The fund will target investments in early-stage tech and tech-enabled startups to help entrepreneurs scale their business models regionally and globally. The launch marks a continuation of the firm's 16-year legacy, bringing its total startup investment count past 193 active portfolio companies.

King Abdullah II Fund for Development

July 2025

Deal10/07/2025
KAFD acquires 51% controlling stake in Dead Sea Tourism Company

The King Abdullah II Fund for Development (KAFD) has increased its equity stake in the Dead Sea Tourism and Real Estate Investment Company to a controlling 51% share. The transaction was executed via an additional capital injection totalling JD10 million to bolster and expand the company's real estate and tourism operations. This acquisition makes KAFD the largest shareholder, surpassing previous leading institutional partners, including Emaar and the Arab Bank Group.

King Abdullah II Fund for Development