Madinah Hubs Makes First Investment Through SBTL Acquisition

Saudi entrepreneurship and innovation platform Madinah Hubs has completed its first strategic investment and partial acquisition through its investment arm, Ohud Investments, backing SBTL in partnership with the company’s founder and CEO Sayed Ahmed Sayed.

According to Madinah Hubs, the transaction marks the beginning of a broader strategy focused on building a more integrated entrepreneurship ecosystem combining investment, venture development, capacity building, and long-term economic impact.

Launched in early 2026 under the leadership of Hasan bin Abdullah Jabarti, Madinah Hubs has been developing programmes, partnerships, and initiatives focused on entrepreneurship and innovation in Al Madinah Al Munawwarah.

SBTL specialises in building transformation, leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship ecosystems, and states that it has worked with more than 200 organisations and ecosystem partners while delivering over 120 specialised programmes and initiatives.

According to the company, its activities have included more than 12,500 hours of workshops, hackathons, training programmes, and capacity-building experiences, reaching over 3,000 beneficiaries.