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Abraaj Eyes Investments in Saudi Arabia

Dubai-based private equity firm Abraaj Capital is looking at three to four investments in Saudi Arabia valued up to $150 million each, a senior executive said on Wednesday.

April 18, 2012 4:17

Abraaj gears up for IPO for next year -CEO

Following its recent acquisition of fund manager Aureos Capital, Abraaj Capital is gearing up for an IPO as early as next year, group chief Arif Naqvi announces. Will this revive the IPO activity in the region?

March 28, 2012 4:20

Dubai’s Abraaj in $125M Morocco Insurance deal

Abraaj Capital is investing about $125 million in a Moroccan insurance holding firm as it bids to tap growth prospects in Africa's nascent insurance sector.

March 8, 2012 3:51

Abraaj interested in Turkey’s Calik media assets

Dubai-based Abraaj Capital is among companies interested in bidding for the media assets of Turkey's Calik Holding, ATV television and newspaper Sabah, which are being evaluated separately, two sources close to the sale process told Reuters.

February 21, 2012 4:47

Abraaj boosts Egypt investment

Abraaj Capital, the Middle East's largest private equity firm, has boosted investment in Egypt despite the country's political turmoil and is now eyeing the acquisition of an oil services firm, its chief executive said in remarks published on Tuesday.

November 1, 2011 12:13

Abraaj to complete sale of Turkish Acibadem

Abraaj Capital, the Middle East's largest private equity firm, expects to complete the sale of its stake in Turkish hospital group Acibadem by the end of 2011, its chief executive said on Monday.

October 25, 2011 6:15

Dubai’s Abraaj launches $50M fund for Jordan firms

Dubai-based Abraaj capital launched on Sunday a $50 million fund to help finance small and medium-sized Jordanian firms, part of a $300-$400 million regional fund to invest in the largest business sector in the Arab world.

October 23, 2011 5:16

Dubai’s Abraaj eyes up to 4 exits in next 18 months

Dubai-based private equity firm Abraaj Capital plans to sell up to four of its investments in the next 18 months, a senior executive said on Monday.

October 17, 2011 1:25

Private equity funds in an uphill battle to lure buyers

With Dubai not having seen an IPO in over three years, MENA's private equity funds are scrambling for profits before investment exits. Analysts say M&As will lead the way.

October 3, 2011 1:40

Business Unusual: the evolving role of start-ups and SMEs in MENASA

What a difference a couple of years make. Start ups and SMEs will soon rule the business roost across the MENASA region, says Sentinel’s Prajit Arora

September 28, 2011 3:36

Abraaj buys North African private equity firm

Abraaj to manage Amundi's $161 mln Kantara fund; PE firm to absorb Amundi's 11-member investment team; Deal also includes buying Amundi's stake in the fund; Abraaj called off merger talks with Citadel last month

August 28, 2011 2:52

Abraaj Capital gets a B+ on its 1st Sustainability Report

The report was prepared using the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) G3 guidelines and evaluates the progress Abraaj Capital has achieved…

August 2, 2011 11:58

Citadel says Egypt lifts travel ban its chairman

Travel ban lifts for chairman of private equity firm Citadel, from which UAE-based Abraaj Capital is reportedly considering buying stocks.

June 20, 2011 2:46

Dubai’s Abraaj mulls property fund hike to $250 mln

"The first close was $100 million. We are hoping to take it up to $250 million. Some of those investments will be in Saudi Arabia ... We have a few deals in the pipeline which we are working on," Khan said.

June 12, 2011 8:12