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Pakistani property technology startup Fortify has established a company in Saudi Arabia to access the Kingdom’s expanding real estate technology market. Founded in Karachi in 2021, the startup secured an investment license in February 2026 and registered its Saudi entity in July. Fortify is adapting its software to local regulatory requirements and preparing to hire employees, supported by government-backed initiatives helping Pakistani technology businesses expand internationally.
Pakistani property technology startup Fortify has established a company in Saudi Arabia as it seeks to capitalize on the Kingdom’s growing demand for digital real estate solutions. Founded in Karachi in 2021, the company develops enterprise resource planning software that integrates sales, customer relationship management, finance and property management.
Fortify began exploring the Saudi market after attending the LEAP technology conference in Riyadh in 2024. It secured an investment license from the Ministry of Investment in February 2026 and registered its Saudi company in July. The startup is now preparing to recruit Arabic-speaking and technical employees.
The expansion aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which aims to diversify the economy beyond oil and accelerate digital transformation. The Real Estate General Authority has established a dedicated PropTech Hub to attract technology companies, connect them with investors and support the development of innovative business models.
Fortify has adapted its products and operations to meet Saudi requirements, including tax compliance, cybersecurity standards and regulations governing domestic data storage. CEO and co-founder Syed Zain Ali identified Riyadh as the company’s initial priority for international expansion, citing the Kingdom’s significant real estate market and digital transformation potential.
The startup also reported commercial relationships in Saudi Arabia. Ali said Keller Williams Saudi Arabia was using some of Fortify’s customer relationship management, brokerage management and finance products. The company also reported signing an agreement with Riyadh-based property valuation firm Muathamad. Arab News said it could not independently verify these arrangements.
Fortify’s expansion received support from BridgeStart Pakistan, a government program operated through state-owned technology fund Ignite that helps startups enter international markets. The initiative supports expenses including accelerator participation, travel and accommodation.
The move reflects a broader trend among Pakistani startups exploring Saudi Arabia for regional growth. In September 2026, eight Pakistani startups completed a 12-week Saudi soft-landing accelerator organized through BridgeStart, Ignite and Riyadh-based AstroLabs. Industry representatives say Saudi Arabia is increasingly attracting Pakistani technology businesses seeking new customers, partnerships and opportunities across the Gulf Cooperation Council region.
