established expertise
Rasmala is a leading regional investment banking firm, headquartered in the Dubai International Financial Center(DIFC), with regulated subsidiaries in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Oman.
Asset Management
Rasmala specializes in the management of funds and portfolios across the Arab markets in both Conventional and Sharia Compliant strategies in equities, fixed income and money markets. We have dedicated teams of portfolio managers and research analysts based in Riyadh, Cairo and Dubai.

Private Equity
Rasmala is a pioneer in private equity, launching one of the first regionally focused private equity funds in the GCC in 2000 (liquidated in 2007 with 22% IRR). Rasmala has recently launched its second fund focused on the MENA region.

Corporate Finance
Rasmala has an experienced Corporate Finance team of over 15 professionals operating across its Dubai, Cairo and Riyadh offices. The team has executed 15 mandates since 2007.

Brokerage
Rasmala offers its Brokerage Clients execution, settlement and custody services across the main MENA equity markets. Our operations and technology platform allows institutional clients to offer this service to their clients through a single point.
News
Rasmala Opens Abu Dhabi Office
June 22 2009
In an effort to further strengthen its presence in the region, Rasmala has opened an office in Abu Dhabi. The move comes as a part of Rasmala’s expansion and growth plans in the GCC, following the recent opening of Rasmala’s Jeddah office.
 
Rasmala Makes Executive Appointments
June 16 2009
The Board of Directors of Rasmala Investments announced today the appointment of Mr. Ali al Shihabi as the Executive Chairman of the Board. Mr. al Shihabi the founder of Rasmala has held the post of Chief Executive Officer since the inception of Rasmala.
 
Delta Rasmala Strengthens presence in Egypt with new Headquarters in Smart Village
May 25 2009
In an effort to further strengthen their presence in Egypt, Delta Rasmala has relocated its Egypt headquarters to Smart Village.
 
Rasmala announces the listing of its MENA Equity Opportunity Fund on the Irish Stock Exchange
March 31 2009
Rasmala Investments announced the listing of its award winning Rasmala MENA Equity Opportunity Fund (“The Fund”) on the Irish Stock Exchange.
 
UAE's Rasmala Cash Rich, Eyes Investments Amid Turmoil
February 24 2009
Dubai-based investment banking firm Rasmala Investments is cash rich and very well positioned to "conservatively" capitalize on the attractive opportunities in the region's equities and debt markets, the company's chief executive said Monday.    
 
Rasmala MENA Private Equity Fund 2 announces first closing with USD 120 million in commitments received
January 06 2009
Rasmala, a leading regional investment banking firm announced the successful first closing of Rasmala MENA Private Equity Fund 2, with USD 120 million in commitments received.    
 
Standard & Poor's awards Rasmala MENA Equity Opportunity Fund "AA" rating
June 09 2008
The Rasmala MENA Equity Opportunity Fund (the "Fund"), managed by leading regional investment bank Rasmala , has been granted a "AA" rating by the world's leading provider of independent credit ratings, indices, risk evaluation, data and valuations, Standard and Poor's.
 
Euromoney: Ali Shihabi Talks investments in two cultures
June 06 2008
The firm and its founder Ali al Shihabi encapsulate the cultural fusion for which their home, Dubai, is famed. Dominic O'Neill profiles a company that specializes in the world's fastest-growing financial market Ali al Shihabi is used to being between civilizations.
Market reports
May 2009

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