REG - Active Energy Group - Strategic Entry into Saudi Arabia via MISA

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RNS Number : 5090P  Active Energy Group PLC  20 January 2026

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20 January 2026

Active Energy Group plc

 

("Active Energy", the "Company" or the "Group")

 

Strategic Entry into Saudi Arabia via MISA Entrepreneur Licence

Active Energy Group plc (AIM: AEG | OTC: AEUSF), the renewable energy and
digital infrastructure company, announces that it has been successfully
granted an Entrepreneur Licence by the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia
("MISA").

The award of the MISA Entrepreneur Licence represents a strategic milestone
for the Group and forms a core part of Active Energy's wider strategy to
expand its footprint across the Middle East. The licence provides the Company
with a formal, fully compliant platform to operate and scale within the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ("KSA"), one of the world's fastest growing and most
strategically important energy and technology markets.

Strategic Rationale

KSA is undergoing rapid economic transformation under Vision 2030, with strong
demand across energy transition, digital infrastructure, advanced technologies
and innovation-led businesses. Securing the Entrepreneur Licence positions
Active Energy at an early stage within this growth cycle and enables the
Company to pursue opportunities directly within the Kingdom.

The Entrepreneur Licence offers a more accessible and cost-efficient entry
framework than traditional foreign investment licences, while still providing
a full legal foundation to build and grow operations in Saudi Arabia.
Importantly, the licence allows for 100% foreign ownership in eligible sectors
and provides access to a broad range of entrepreneurial support mechanisms.

Key Strategic Advantages

·      Access to ultra-low-cost power

Saudi Arabia's expanding and highly competitive energy infrastructure provides
Active Energy with the opportunity to secure ultra-low-cost power, a critical
enabler for energy-intensive operations including digital infrastructure,
AI-focused computing and advanced clean energy applications. This access
underpins improved project economics, scalability and long-term operational
resilience.

 

·      Access to capital, strategic partners and international
counterparties

The Entrepreneur Licence enhances the Company's ability to engage with
regional capital markets, including sovereign-linked capital, institutional
investors and Sharia-compliant debt and structured financing solutions. In
parallel, the licence positions the Company to develop strategic partnerships
with the KSA and international companies seeking a compliant local operating
platform, supporting joint ventures, co-development opportunities and the
attraction of inbound foreign investment into the KSA.

 

·      Direct market entry into a fast-growing economy

The licence enables Active Energy to legally establish and operate in Saudi
Arabia, providing direct access to a rapidly expanding economy with increasing
demand for clean energy, digital infrastructure, and innovation-driven
solutions.

 

·      Lower-cost setup and early-stage incentives

Initial licensing costs are materially lower than traditional foreign
investment licences, reducing early-stage financial barriers and improving
capital efficiency during market entry.

 

·      Platform for future growth and permitting

The licence provides a strong foundation for future expansion, including
streamlined access to investor visas, work visas, and entrepreneur-related
residency categories as operations scale.

 

·      Gateway for international partnerships

The licence enables Active Energy to leverage Saudi Arabia's expanding
international trade and investment ecosystem, supporting the attraction of
foreign counterparties and strategic partners seeking a compliant local
platform.

Paul Elliott, Chief Executive Officer of Active Energy Group plc, commented:

"The successful award of the MISA Entrepreneur Licence is a major step forward
for Active Energy and a clear validation of our Middle East strategy. Saudi
Arabia is central to our long-term growth plans, and this licence provides the
regulatory platform we need to execute, scale and partner effectively within
the Kingdom.

Access to ultra-low-cost power, significant regional capital - including
Sharia-compliant funding - and a rapidly developing digital and energy
infrastructure creates a compelling environment for our business model. We
believe this licence materially enhances our ability to deliver sustainable
growth and long-term value for shareholders."

Enquiries:

 

 Active Energy Group Plc                  Paul Elliott (CEO)                                      info@aegplc.com

                                          Pankaj Rajani (Non-Executive Chairman)

 Zeus                                     Antonio Bossi / Darshan Patel                           Tel: +44 (0) 203 829 5000

 Nomad and Broker                         (Investment Banking)

                                          Nick Searle                                             Tel: +44 (0) 203 829 5633

                                          (Sales)

 Website                                  LinkedIn                                                 'X'

 www.aegplc.com (http://www.aegplc.com/)  www.linkedin.com/in/active-energy-group-plc/            (@aegplc) / X (https://x.com/aegplc)
                                          (http://www.linkedin.com/in/active-energy-group-plc/)

 

 

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