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Abraaj Capital
Abraaj Capital is the premier investment firm specializing in private equity investments in the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia (MENASA) region. The management team has collectively executed some of the most compelling and successful transactions in the history of leveraged acquisitions across the region. With over US$ 7.5 billion of assets currently under management, Abraaj has pioneered the institutionalization of the private equity practice in the region and is setting trends and benchmarks for others to follow. The firm has been received a number of industry awards including 'Middle Eastern Private Equity of the Year' from Private Equity International (2005, 2006 & 2007), the Banker Middle East Award for 'Best Private Equity Institution' in 2006 and for 'Outstanding Contribution to Financial Services in the Middle East' in 2007 and 'Best Private Equity House' at the World Private Equity Awards, MENA in 2007. Arabian Business recognized Abraaj among the 50 Most Admired Companies in the GCC in 2007. Abraaj is also the first pure private equity firm to be licensed by DFSA to operate out of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Apart from managing its five private equity funds, Abraaj Capital Holdings Limited (ACHL) itself is extremely well capitalized, with an issued share capital of US$ 1 billion.
Headquartered in Dubai, Abraaj has more than 150 professionals representing 28 nationalities drawn from an extensive global pool of talent. Many of our Executive Directors have a long history of working together and are associated with landmark private equity transactions in the region such as the acquisition and exit of Aramex International and, the acquisition of Egyptian Fertilizers Company in the largest private equity led leveraged buyout transaction in the history of the Middle East and North Africa. We own businesses ranging from banks to supermarkets, from ship manufacturers to airlines, from hospitals to schools and from process manufacturing plants to high street retail outlets.
No matter how diverse, all of our investments share one common denominator: the potential to deliver significant value for our investors. We will only invest in a company that meets our strict criteria - which we assess through rigorous due diligence and an exhaustive screening processes. But that is only the beginning. The most significant portion of the returns generated for investors comes from Abraaj's ability to help a company's management realise the full potential of their business. We instill change in all of these businesses that we buy across the region by improving their operating processes, their governance and their systems. This allows them to better perform in their market place, which is ultimately recognized by all stakeholders.
Alongside Abraaj Capital's management, our shareholders include some of the most prominent institutions, business groups, leading entrepreneurs and business people: our Chairman - Sheikh Abdulrahman Ali Al Turki (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia), Vice Chairman, Mr. Hussain Al Nowais (UAE), Al Jaber Group (UAE), Mr. Hamid Jafar (UAE), Mr. Saud Kanoo (Bahrain), Sheikh Khaled bin Zayed Al Nehayan, Sheikh Sultan bin Saqr Al Qassimi (UAE), Sheikh Nawaf Nasser bin Khalid Al Thani (Qatar), Mr. Fadi Ghandour (Jordan), Deutsche Bank represented by Mr. Ashok Aram, DIFC Investments (Dubai), Public Institution for Social Security (Kuwait), Al Qudra Holdings (Abu Dhabi), Zabeel Investments (Dubai) and Qatar Pension Fund.
Abraaj Capital is committed to a corporate governance process that ensures adherence to global 'Best Practice' standards and transparency in its operations. The firm remains committed to being at the forefront of thought leadership in the region. We closely adhere to the European Venture Capital Association (EVCA) charter and reporting guidelines and we are audited by KPMG.
Level 7, Emirates Towers Offices
Dubai
UAE
+9714 319 1500
+9714 319 1600
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