Our History

Since 1999 Rasmala has developed a reputation for innovation and thought leadership. Since its foundation Rasmala has been one of the Gulf region’s most dynamic investment companies. Reflective of the times, Rasmala has played a central role in the development of regional capital markets and institutional investment activity and has helped bring prosperity to the region.

1999

Rasmala establishes fund management business.

1999

Deutsche Bank becomes founding shareholder.

2002

Rasmala Buyout Fund LP acquires Nasdaq listed Aramex International.

2004

Rasmala moves its Holding company from Bermuda to the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).

2005

Rasmala receives license from Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA).
Rasmala establishes Capital Markets business.

Rasmala launches Arabian Markets Growth Equity Fund.

2007

Rasmala acquires Delta Group in Egypt; Delta Asset Management was formerly part of ABN Amro Bank.

2008

Rasmala wins ‘Best New Fund’ award at Hedge Funds World conference.

2009

Rasmala wins ‘Fixed Income Fund of the Year’ at MENA Fund Manager Performance Awards.

2010

Rasmala wins ‘GTM/EGX Best Asset Management Firm in Egypt’.

2012

London-listed EIIB acquires strategic stake in Rasmala.

Rasmala launches Global Sukuk Fund.

2013

Rasmala launches GCC Equity Fund.

‘European Deal of the Year’ for structuring and placing USD100 million FWU Sukuk Al-Wakala Programme.

2014

Final closing of Rasmala Leasing Fund 1.

Key funds re-domiciled from Cayman Islands to Luxembourg UCITS platform.

Rasmala announces plan to establish and expand Alternatives business.

Rasmala launches Trade Finance Fund, an alternative income generating investment solution.

Rasmala awarded Best Sharia’ Fund Manager of the Year 2014 by the Global Investor/ISF.

Rasmala increases shareholding in Rasmala Egypt from 51% to 100%.