Sponsor's Profiles

About Al Qudra Holding

Al Qudra Holding is a joint stock company which was established in Abu Dhabi in 2005 with a capital of AED 550 million. From the onset, the company recognized that its true value lay in the extent of its contribution in boosting the development of the Emirates.

In effect, it operates according to calculated plans aiming at covering all spectrums of the economy. Today, the company enjoys a market capital of AED 600 million and is achieving excellence and success.

This is evident in the level of record breaking profits realized by Al Qudra Holding during its first year and the number of development projects it has established in a short period of time. These translate into success and position Al Qudra Holding as a pioneer in investments in the Abu Dhabi Emirate in particular and the United Arab Emirates in general.

The company’s accomplishments also serve to develop its image as a preferred strategic partner to many regional and global companies with which it has structured strategic alliances.

Al Qudra Holding and the group of companies that fall under its umbrella are investing in various sectors of the industry including industrial, infrastructure, real estate, financial investments and services.

The company has put forward many investment initiatives and opened doors to many development projects depending on the requirements of the domestic and regional market. Day by day, Al Qudra Holding achieves greater success and creativity and works to realize its mission and goals.

Gulf Capital

Gulf Capital is a leading regional investment company, focused on the GCC and MENA Region.

Incorporated in early 2006 as a Private Joint Stock Company (Pvt. JSC) in Abu Dhabi, Gulf Capital has raised AED 1,225 Billion (US$ 330 Million) from 300 of the most prominent businessmen, institutions and families in the GCC.

Gulf Capital seeks to acquire sizeable or controlling stakes in profitable and rapidly growing companies with high quality management, particularly those that can retain a sustainable competitive advantage. The group seeks to invest in a select number of growing industries, notably those that are undergoing consolidation. Gulf Capital is rapidly emerging as a leader in the Middle East private equity industry, with a mission to enhance shareholder value through partnering with portfolio companies to achieve exceptional growth.

Arab Banking Corporation

A regional bank with global reach

Arab Banking Corporation (B.S.C.) (“ABC”) is among the leading banking groups in the Middle East and North Africa. Headquartered in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain, ABC operates as an offshore commercial bank, and is listed on the Bahrain stock exchange. The major shareholders are Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, the Central Bank of Libya and Kuwait Investment Authority. ABC offers a wide range of banking products including trade finance and forfaiting, project and structured finance, syndications, corporate and institutional banking, treasury services, investment banking, Islamic banking and retail banking in the Arab world.

ABC has a consolidated asset base as of September 30, 2006 of US$21.979 billion. The ABC network of branches, representative offices, subsidiaries and affiliates stretches around the world, including most principal international financial centres such as London, New York, Singapore, Milan, Paris and Frankfurt. ABC also has subsidiaries providing a wide range of retail services in Egypt, Jordan, Algeria and Tunisia.

In line with ABC’s strategic vision, management has aimed to position the Bank as the “most innovative international Arab financial group.” ABC’s true strength lies in market leadership through innovation and leading banking practice. ABC’s management has consciously sought to achieve and maintain the bank’s role as the leading player in the Gulf and Middle East banking markets in recent years.

ABC’s international depth and strategic relationships within the region allows it to maintain the leading franchise in its markets. The group has sought to build its practice beyond the traditional roles of regional banks and move into advanced high value-added activities, establishing itself as a regional leader with international experience.