ESR has named Dalmar Sheikh as Chief Executive Officer of ESR Data Centres, starting 1 September 2026. Working from Singapore, Sheikh will direct the strategy and expansion of the group's digital infrastructure operations across Asia-Pacific. The platform currently holds a project pipeline exceeding 3.2 GW in key regional markets including Japan, South Korea and Australia.
Keppel has secured 50 MW of new data centre capacity in Singapore to build an AI-ready facility on Jurong Island. The project, named Keppel DC SGP 11, will involve an investment exceeding S$1 billion. It was granted under the second Data Centre Call for Application, a competitive process jointly managed by the Economic Development Board and the Infocomm Media Development Authority that drew over 20 proposals.
Tether has announced a partnership with First Data and BKN301 to deploy its Hadron asset-tokenisation platform in Saudi Arabia. The collaboration will focus on converting institutional-grade real estate into digital tokens. First Data will act as the commercial lead and primary market operator, while BKN301 provides operational and banking integration support. The project supports Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 objectives by increasing liquidity and broadening property investment access.
ADNOC has partnered with SLB to deploy an artificial intelligence platform across more than 120 drilling rigs. The Real-Time Operations Center integrates live data from onshore and offshore assets into a centralised environment. Designed to streamline upstream monitoring, the digital system enables engineers to manage up to three times more rigs, reduces incident response times by several hours and helps prevent costly operational downtime.
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) and the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing up to $15 billion in long-term export credit. The framework will allow eligible PIF portfolio companies to purchase goods and services from American suppliers. The agreement focuses on key sectors including technology, aerospace, infrastructure, and critical minerals to build stronger cross-border supply chains.
Hyundai E&C has selected 12 promising startups through its fifth annual open innovation contest, co-hosted with the Seoul Economic Promotion Agency. Chosen from 156 applicants, these firms will undergo a four-month proof-of-concept phase to test emerging technologies across artificial intelligence, robotics, digital healthcare and smart construction. The initiative aims to integrate cutting-edge solutions directly into active construction sites and residential developments.
