Trading name Al Waha Capital PJSC Type Public company Industry Investment Key person Hussain Al Nowais | Native name الواحة كابيتال Traded as ADX: WAHA:UH Founded 1997 | |
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Key people Salem Al Noaimi, CEO
Hussain J. Al Nowais, Chairman Headquarters Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Subsidiaries Waha Capital PJSC, Asset Management Arm | ||
Waha capital chairman hussain al nowais on the investment climate in the uae the gcc
Waha Capital (traded as ADX: WAHA:UH) is an Abu Dhabi-based investment company focused on opportunities across the global emerging Middle East markets.
Contents
- Waha capital chairman hussain al nowais on the investment climate in the uae the gcc
- Waha capital ceo md salem al noaimi on past wins future plays
- History
- Investment strategies
- Primary Investments
- Structure and key personnel
- Awards
- Major acquisitions and investments
- References
Since its foundation in 1997, Waha Capital has invested in five strategic sectors; offshore oil and gas services, aircraft leasing, financial services, healthcare and Infrastructure. As of 31 March 2015, the firm had total assets of US$2.7 billion under its management.
Waha capital ceo md salem al noaimi on past wins future plays
History
The firm was founded by an Emirati businessman Hussain J. Al Nowais as Oasis International Leasing Company in 1997. Initially, the company operated as a leasing company of high-value assets, including aircraft, ships and infrastructure. As of 2000, the firm's shares are listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange.
Investment strategies
As the central part of the firm's investment strategy, Waha Capital is focused primarily on the MENA region’s emerging economies that are undergoing transition and set to grow. It makes direct investments commercially across a number of sectors and regional infrastructure funds.
Primary Investments
Structure and key personnel
Waha Capital is an Abu Dhabi-based investment group established in 1997 by its current Chairman Hussain J. Al Nowais. The firm initially began as a leasing company, Oasis International Leasing Co. and rebranded itself in 2007 as Waha Capital to focus on the investment business. Waha Capital also recruited various renowned investors such as Salem Al Noaimi and Abubaker Seddiq Al Khoori to help serve as directors and oversee the firm’s management. It operates regionally from Abu Dhabi, increased its number of investment professionals to 75 in 2015 to manage a total asset value of US$2.7 billion (AED9.8 billion).