Our region has grown exponentially over successive decades and now sits at the cusp of both immediate challenge and great opportunity.

The shift in the global growth axis from developed economies to emerging ones is there for all to see. The resilience of growth economies has been further demonstrated by their relatively superior performance over the recent years.

Markets including Emerging Asia, Middle East, North Africa and India posted robust GDP growth between 2009 and 2010 and this trend is expected to continue in the foreseeable future. The opportunity for growth within the private sector in these markets remains robust within the medium to long-term.

Against this rapidly evolving backdrop we stick to a consistent goal, which is to play an effective role as agents of economic change and to capitalize on significant investment opportunities as they arise. We retain deep focus on the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia region, but with a widening footprint over time to reflect processes, approaches and skills that we believe apply with equal relevance over a broader and connected geography that includes South East Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Additionally, deploying our people and proven processes with new approaches, including into the vital SME sector through the Riyada Enterprise Development (RED) platform. 

Our investors are some of the most progressive institutions and business houses in the region and our track record as a homogeneous team, consistently outperforming industry benchmarks, is a unique asset.

As the scope of our activities broadens, we will never compromise on quality for the sake of scale. Our reputation and highly multi-cultural working environment continue to attract the finest corporate finance, investment and professionally-skilled talent in our core region and outside of it.

We adhere to best global standards of reporting and governance, enabling us to mobilize quality capital and compete beyond the region. Over time, our investments in creating sustainable value in the communities in which our businesses operate is proving to have been a vision that is recognized by stakeholders, competitors and the industry alike.

We have, over the last decade, participated in various landmark transactions in our core region and we intend to build on that foundation, making a lasting contribution to economic life and acting as a catalyst for sustained growth in emerging markets.