ARHS

We've been building digital ventures since 2003, back when mobile value-added services were just taking off in the region. What started as a telecom-focused company has evolved into something much more interesting - we now operate across video streaming, cloud communication, music distribution, telehealth, gaming, and payment services. Our team of 150+ people works out of 11 offices across the MENA region, and we've learned a lot about what it takes to launch and scale digital products in diverse markets. Being part of the A15 family gives us resources and connections, but our day-to-day reality is pretty hands-on. We invest heavily in R&D because the digital landscape doesn't stand still, and we've partnered with major operators, content providers, and enterprises across more than 15 countries. Our ventures like Shofha (video on demand), CloudCom (cloud communication), and Viral Wave (music distribution) are real businesses serving real customers - not just concepts on a whiteboard. We measure our success by the 500 million+ subscribers using our services and the 600K+ pieces of content we manage.

ARX Robotics is a German defense technology company building autonomous robotic systems and AI-powered platforms for military applications. The company's flagship product, Mithra OS, is an operating platform designed to retrofit legacy military vehicles with autonomous capabilities - effectively converting traditional defense equipment into intelligent, autonomous systems. This addresses a critical modernization challenge for European armed forces, where decades-old platforms still form the backbone of military infrastructure but lack modern autonomy and AI integration. The company was founded by former German Armed Forces officers, including CEO Marc Wietfeld, bringing direct operational knowledge to their engineering work. ARX develops what it describes as high-end autonomy platforms that combine AI, advanced software architecture, and system integration for battlefield robotics. Their approach is dual: build new autonomous robotic systems for modern defense requirements while simultaneously enabling existing vehicle fleets to gain autonomous capabilities through software upgrades rather than full hardware replacement. ARX has secured significant venture funding to accelerate development and deployment, though specific amounts haven't been disclosed. The company operates primarily in Europe and focuses on addressing the specific modernization needs of European armed forces. Their technical domains span autonomous robotics, artificial intelligence, advanced software architecture, system integration, and autonomy platforms - all applied to the specific constraints and threat models of military environments where reliability, security, and operational integrity are non-negotiable.

BNH is a 2024 joint venture between Astrion and Fluor Corporation that holds the $3.7 billion, 12-year Test Operations and Sustainment II (TOS II) contract for the Arnold Engineering Development Complex. The AEDC operates 55+ aerodynamic and propulsion test facilities spanning multiple U.S. states - wind tunnels, rocket motor test cells, and other ground-based systems used to validate military and space aerospace platforms. The threat surface includes testing infrastructure that processes classified defense data, operational technology environments tied to physical test operations, and IT systems managing program execution across geographically distributed facilities. Security operations at BNH touch industrial control environments, classified networks, and enterprise IT. The observable tech stack includes Splunk for SIEM, Nessus for vulnerability scanning, SolarWinds for monitoring, and mixed Linux/Windows environments backed by Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server databases. This isn't commercial SaaS security - it's OT/IT convergence in a classified defense context where downtime affects test schedules for weapon systems and space vehicles, and data integrity directly impacts national security certification decisions. The company emphasizes technical excellence and domain expertise, building on the parent organizations' backgrounds in engineering research and large-scale government program management. BNH's security posture must satisfy DoD compliance frameworks while protecting systems that control physical test operations and handle sensitive military and space program data. The role sits at the intersection of traditional cybersecurity, industrial controls, and classified program protection across a multi-state operational footprint supporting active defense and space missions.

abra is composed of over 1,000 experts delivering cutting-edge tech solutions across BI & AI, ERP, CRM, Cyber, Cloud & Infrastructure, R&D, Web & Mobile, e-Commerce, and more. The company specializes in integrating technological systems with business goals, creating smart, scalable, and customized solutions that help clients grow. As a trusted partner of leading software providers like Microsoft, Salesforce, SAP, Oracle, Priority, Magento, monday.com, AWS, and Red Hat, abra delivers solutions spanning from core system development and implementation to strategic consulting and ongoing support. Founded in 2020 with a vision to redefine IT excellence in Israel, abra is publicly traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. The company operates on three core levels: Infrastructure including cloud infrastructure and information security, Business Applications covering BI, ERP, CRM, and essential systems, and Development encompassing websites, apps, and system development. Supported by a unique team of experts and consultants, abra translates business needs and strategic goals into effective technology implementations, working across industries to deliver innovation, stability, and long-term value.

In 1945, the late Sheikh Abdul Latif Jameel founded what would become one of Saudi Arabia's most storied business enterprises in Jeddah. From these modest beginnings as a small trading operation, the company caught a transformational wind in 1955 when Mr. Jameel was appointed as Toyota's distributor in Saudi Arabia, starting with just four Toyota vehicles. This pivotal moment established the foundation for what would grow into the largest vehicle distribution network in the Kingdom and set the company on a path of continuous evolution. Over eight decades, Abdul Latif Jameel Enterprises has grown from a family-owned automotive distributor into a powerful partner for businesses across the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye. Guided by the founder's favorite proverb - 'If a wind blows, ride it!' - the company has strategically diversified beyond transportation into sectors that form the infrastructure of life: healthcare, energy, real estate, financial services, engineering and manufacturing, and consumer products. Today, with over 1,200 skilled professionals and operations spanning 34 countries, Abdul Latif Jameel Enterprises leverages deep regional expertise and long-established relationships to unlock opportunities for partners seeking to do business in the MENAT region.

The ACLU dares to create a more perfect union - beyond one person, party, or side. The organization works tirelessly in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties that the Constitution and the laws of the United States guarantee everyone in this country. Whether it's achieving full equality for LGBT people, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age of widespread government surveillance, ending mass incarceration, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach. With more than 4 million members, activists, and supporters, the ACLU is a nationwide organization that fights in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C., to safeguard everyone's rights. The organization appears before the Supreme Court more than any other organization except the Department of Justice. The ACLU is nonprofit and nonpartisan, and does not receive any government funding. Member dues as well as contributions and grants from private foundations and individuals pay for the work they do.