Since the early 1990s, EIIC has been a significant investor in the MENA region and globally.
The company targets opportune investments in sectors with high-growth potential. EIIC is a patient, long-term investor and scouts for sustainable growth and value creation across its investment portfolio.
EIIC has made long-term strategic investments in a number of regional and international companies, such as Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank which began operations in 1998; Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, formed in 1985 and now the third largest bank in the UAE; ADIB – Egypt (formerly National Bank for Development), which was incorporated in Cairo in 1980; and Abu Dhabi National Hotels, founded almost four decades ago, which owns some of the most reputable hotels in the UAE.
EIIC has made investments in several key regional and international companies. Listed below are the principal ones:
EIIC manages direct investments, co-investments and investments in private equity funds around the world, though the focus is principally on the UAE and North Africa. EIIC has also invested significant capital in Europe and South East Asia and actively seeks high potential investment opportunities with quality partners around the world.
EIIC is a significant and long-term investor in the capital markets and other financial investment opportunities. While the investment focus is on the UAE and the wider MENA region, the company has also made major investments globally. The investment philosophy aims to maximize the upside potential, whilst minimizing the risk profile.
Through Entrust Capital, EIIC offers a range of asset management and financial advisory services to family offices and institutional clients across the UAE and the MENA region. The company takes a prudent approach to both managing assets and providing advice, taking into account the return objectives and risk tolerance of our clients. The ultimate goal is to generate long-term, risk-adjusted returns for clients.