Tag: "Private Equity"

Abraaj to manage new US$500m MENA fund

Abraaj to manage new US$500m MENA fund

Abraaj Capital has been picked by the Overseas Private Investment Corporation as fund manager for one of five new private equity investment funds investing in the Middle East and North Africa.

In Sickness And In Wealth

In Sickness And In Wealth

There’s nothing unusual about private equity firms chasing Middle East health investment, but what happens when deals dry up, asks Ryan Harrison.

Healthcare Assets Hard To Find In UAE

Healthcare Assets Hard To Find In UAE

Founder of venture capitalist says investors are hungry to strike health sector deals.

Is Istithmar Panicking?

Is Istithmar Panicking?

Istithmar will have a job convincing investors that its asset-selling strategy is by no means a fire-sale.

Dealing With Debt

Dealing With Debt

As the private equity industry shifts from risky debt-laden buyouts, firms are hiring corporate fixers to build up the companies in their portfolio.