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Arcapita-Sponsored Platform Invests in Five Globa...
News Feb 15, 2022
Arcapita-Sponsored Platform Invests in Five Globa...

The companies have grown at double-digit rates over the past three years, and in aggregate are valued at more than $4 billion.

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Arcapita Acquires Nationwide Property and Apprais...
News Jan 31, 2022
Arcapita Acquires Nationwide Property and Apprais...

Nationwide is a leading US real estate appraisal management company with a large vendor network covering 50 states and a diversified base of clients, including 100 blue-chip lenders.

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Arcapita and Arden Group Launch $800 Million Real...
News Nov 01, 2021
Arcapita and Arden Group Launch $800 Million Real...

Majority of the properties are financed through a CMBS financing and a Revolving Acquisition Facility, both led by Goldman Sachs & Co.

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Arcapita Portfolio Company Waste Harmonics Acquir...
News Aug 10, 2021
Arcapita Portfolio Company Waste Harmonics Acquir...

Arcapita, the global alternative investment firm, announced that its portfolio company Waste Harmonics has acquired Contelligent, a leader in intelligent container monitoring solutions and analytics.

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Arcapita Exits from Stratus
News Jul 07, 2021
Arcapita Exits from Stratus

Arcapita Group Holdings, the global alternative investment firm, has completed the sale of Stratus, a global leader in brand implementation, serving some of the largest, most recognized brands in the United...

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Arcapita Strengthens Senior Management Team with...
News May 23, 2021
Arcapita Strengthens Senior Management Team with...

Arcapita, the global alternative investments firm, today announced the appointment of Stéphane Brown as Group Chief Operating Officer (“COO”). Stéphane’s appointment strengthens Arcapita’s experienced manage...

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Arcapita Appoints Sheikh Dr. Nedham Mohamed Yaqoo...
News Apr 25, 2021
Arcapita Appoints Sheikh Dr. Nedham Mohamed Yaqoo...

Arcapita Group Holdings (“Arcapita”), the global alternative investment firm, today announced the appointment of prominent scholar Sheikh Dr. Nedham Mohamed Yaqoobi to its Shari’ah Supervisory Board.

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Arcapita Expands Logistics Platform and Acquires...
News Apr 11, 2021
Arcapita Expands Logistics Platform and Acquires...

The Class A+ distribution center is leased to FedEx Ground on a long-term basis. The acquisition is the latest addition to Arcapita’s United States industrial real estate portfolio. Arcapita’s management has...

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Arcapita Acquires $120 Million In US Student Hous...
News Feb 01, 2021
Arcapita Acquires $120 Million In US Student Hous...

High quality purpose-built student housing properties serving Tier 1 public universities saw resilient performance during the COVID-19 crisis due to enrollment growth. Arcapita intends to aggregate a sizable...

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Arcapita’s Portfolio Company Waste Harmonics Acqu...
News Dec 14, 2020
Arcapita’s Portfolio Company Waste Harmonics Acqu...

Arcapita Group Holdings (“Arcapita”), the global alternative investments firm, today announced that its portfolio company Waste Harmonics, a national managed waste service provider, has acquired Talismark, a...

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Arcapita Exits Healthcare Investment
News Aug 17, 2020
Arcapita Exits Healthcare Investment

Arcapita and Mumtalakat consortium exits stake in NAS Neuron Health Services. The successful investment has exceeded target returns over a three-year holding period.

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Arcapita Acquires Waste Harmonics, a Leading Tech...
News Mar 25, 2020
Arcapita Acquires Waste Harmonics, a Leading Tech...

Arcapita, a leading global investment firm, announced today that it has acquired a controlling interest in Waste Harmonics, a technology-enabled facility services company that delivers a comprehensive suite...

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Arcapita Posts Strong Results and Completes Over...
News Oct 07, 2019
Arcapita Posts Strong Results and Completes Over...

Generated total revenues of $54.6 million and net income of $21.9 million. Completed five transactions with a total transaction value in excess of $250 million.

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Will the US Economy Face a Recession in 2019?
News Jun 30, 2019
Will the US Economy Face a Recession in 2019?

The U.S. economy is unlikely to enter into a recession during the next two years, barring a major asset price correction Assets are likely overvalued ...

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Arcapita’s Portfolio Company MC Group Completes i...
News Sep 23, 2019
Arcapita’s Portfolio Company MC Group Completes i...

MANAMA, Bahrain, 23 September 2019 – Arcapita, a global leader in Shari’ah-compliant alternative investments, announced today that its portfolio company, MC Group, has acquired Icon, a leading provider of si...

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Arcapita Appoints Sheikh Dr. Yousuf Abdullah Al S...
News May 12, 2019
Arcapita Appoints Sheikh Dr. Yousuf Abdullah Al S...

Arcapita – a global leader in Shari’ah-compliant alternative investments – has appointed prominent academic and industry professional Sheikh Dr. Yousuf Abdullah Al Shubaily as a member of its Shari’ah Superv...

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Arcapita Announces Strategic Partnership with YPO...
News Apr 15, 2019
Arcapita Announces Strategic Partnership with YPO...

Arcapita, a global leader in Shari’ah-compliant alternative investments, has entered a strategic partnership with YPO MENA (Middle East & North Africa) region, one of 14 regions within YPO.

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Arcapita’s Portfolio Company MC Group Continues I...
News Mar 20, 2019
Arcapita’s Portfolio Company MC Group Continues I...

Arcapita, the global investment firm, today announced that its portfolio company, MC Group, has made its second acquisition in just over a year through the purchase of Coastal Signage + Wayfinding

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Mustafa Fouad Ali Reda Joins Arcapita Board
News Jan 20, 2019
Mustafa Fouad Ali Reda Joins Arcapita Board

Arcapita – a global leader in Shari’ah-compliant alternative investments – has appointed Mustafa Fouad Ali Reda, who holds prominent positions at leading institutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as a Mem...

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Arcapita Acquires Industrial Real Estate Portfoli...
News Nov 13, 2018
Arcapita Acquires Industrial Real Estate Portfoli...

Arcapita has overseen $2 billion of industrial real estate transactions in the US and Asia. Demand for distribution space expected to grow, driven by boom in e-commerce and increased supply chain sophisticat...

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Arcapita Invests In Nuyu, A Leading Women’s Fitne...
News Oct 15, 2018
Arcapita Invests In Nuyu, A Leading Women’s Fitne...

NuYu plans to deploy SAR 250 million to launch over 20 new boutique gyms, creating hundreds of new jobs. Supporting Saudi Vision 2030 goals, NuYu will provide women access to fitness in locations across the...

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Arcapita Grows US Senior Living Portfolio to $350...
News Sep 26, 2018
Arcapita Grows US Senior Living Portfolio to $350...

Arcapita has completed eight transactions worth $1.8 billion in the senior living sector. Number of US seniors aged 75+ expected to double and hit 40 million by 2035.

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Arcapita Partners With HSBC Saudi Arabia On $150m...
News Jan 29, 2019
Arcapita Partners With HSBC Saudi Arabia On $150m...

Arcapita appointed as advisor for fund targeting assets in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Saudi Arabia and UAE logistics markets ranked third and fifth most attractive within emerging markets, according to the Ag...

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Arcapita Acquires Leading US Signage Company For...
News Jan 20, 2018
Arcapita Acquires Leading US Signage Company For...

Arcapita, the global investment firm, announced today that is has acquired a controlling interest in MC Sign Company (“MC Sign” or the “Company”), the leading nationwide provider of signage and lighting serv...

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Arcapita And Mumtalakat Acquire NAS United Health...
News Oct 11, 2017
Arcapita And Mumtalakat Acquire NAS United Health...

Arcapita, the global alternative investment firm, and Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (“Mumtalakat”), the sovereign wealth fund of the Kingdom of Bahrain, have partnered to acquire an approximately 90% st...

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Arcapita Acquires $150 Million Yielding Dubai Log...
News Mar 14, 2017
Arcapita Acquires $150 Million Yielding Dubai Log...

Arcapita, the global alternative investment firm, announced today that it has acquired a portfolio of income-generating logistics assets in Dubai, UAE, for a total transaction value of approximately $150 mil...

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Arcapita Completes $200 Million US Senior Living...
News Nov 22, 2016
Arcapita Completes $200 Million US Senior Living...

Arcapita, the global investment management firm, announced today that it has acquired a privately-held portfolio of three senior living communities for a total transaction value of approximately $110 million...

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Arcapita Acquires Logistics Park In Dubai For $10...
News Apr 18, 2016
Arcapita Acquires Logistics Park In Dubai For $10...

Arcapita, the global investment management firm, announced today that it has acquired a logistics park in Dubai, UAE, for a total transaction value of approximately $100 million.

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Arcapita Acquires $85 Million US Senior Living Re...
News Jan 18, 2016
Arcapita Acquires $85 Million US Senior Living Re...

Arcapita, the global investment management firm, announced today that it has acquired a privately-held portfolio of senior living communities in Colorado, United States, in a joint venture with MorningStar S...

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Arcapita & Al Rajhi Capital Announce The SAR 1.35...
News Nov 30, 2015
Arcapita & Al Rajhi Capital Announce The SAR 1.35...

Arcapita and Al Rajhi Capital announced today the successful exit of ARC Real Estate Income Fund for a total transaction value of SAR 1.35 billion.

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Arcapita Acquires Saadiyat Residential Complex
News Jul 14, 2015
Arcapita Acquires Saadiyat Residential Complex

Arcapita, the global investment management firm, announced today that it has acquired phase one of Saadiyat Beach Residences, a premium residential apartment complex located on Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi, from Muba...

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Arcapita Sells US Real Estate Portfolio For $640...
News Jun 10, 2015
Arcapita Sells US Real Estate Portfolio For $640...

Arcapita, the global investment management firm, announced today the sale of a real estate portfolio of senior care communities with over 16 facilities and approximately 4,000 residential units located acros...

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Sale Of J.Jill To Towerbrook Arcapita Completes S...
News May 23, 2015
Sale Of J.Jill To Towerbrook Arcapita Completes S...

Arcapita, the global investment management firm, announced today the completion of the sale of J.Jill Group Inc. (“J.Jill”), a leading US-based multi-channel retailer of women’s apparel, accessories and foot...

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Arcapita Sells Freightliner For Approximately $80...
News Mar 30, 2015
Arcapita Sells Freightliner For Approximately $80...

Arcapita, the global investment management firm, announced today the sale of Freightliner Group Limited (“Freightliner”), an international rail freight operator, to Genesee & Wyoming Inc., a US-based interna...

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Arcapita Sells Pods For More Than $1B
News Feb 03, 2015
Arcapita Sells Pods For More Than $1B

Arcapita, the global investment management firm, announced today the sale of PODS, Inc. (“PODS”), the leading provider of portable storage and moving solutions for residential and business customers in North...

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Arcapita Exits Stake In $1.4b Lusail Investment
News Jan 11, 2015
Arcapita Exits Stake In $1.4b Lusail Investment

Arcapita, a global alternative investment management firm, announced today that it has sold its 50 percent stake in Lusail Golf Development L.L.C. (“Lusail Golf”), to ...

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Summer 2021 – Revival of the travel industries
Insights Aug 01, 2021
Summer 2021 – Revival of the travel industries

Global travel has rebounded in fits and starts, with green lists and vaccine passports enabling tourism but causing ongoing consumer confusion. With the surge in Delta-variant COVID cases, government restric...

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Ukraine, Inflation and Interest Rates
Insights Mar 01, 2022
Ukraine, Inflation and Interest Rates

As Russian advancements in the Ukraine continue, many countries, including the US and the EU, have imposed numerous stringent sanctions on Russia. The invasion and resulting sanctions have caused commodity p...

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Labor Shortages and the Global Supply Chain
Insights Nov 01, 2021
Labor Shortages and the Global Supply Chain

Since its beginning, the pandemic has affected the global labor market, causing disruptions in global supply chains. The resulting shortages and disruptions are unlikely to subside going into the new year, e...

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US Real Estate Investment in a Post-Pandemic World
Insights Sep 01, 2021
US Real Estate Investment in a Post-Pandemic World

Our US Real Estate focused report covers the post-pandemic performance of the US Real Estate market where industrial and rental housing have outperformed, benefitting from pandemic-induced trends and strong...

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Exploring US Inflation
Insights Jun 21, 2021
Exploring US Inflation

Earlier this year the US economy has shown signs of recovery as annualized GDP growth reached 6.4% in the first quarter signaling the reversal of the slowdown caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

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US Multifamily Housing Market Review
Insights Apr 01, 2021
US Multifamily Housing Market Review

The Millennial generation’s demonstrated preference for renting over homeownership, due to lifestyle preferences and lower savings, has resulted in ownership rates in the US steadily declining over the past...

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COVID-19: Economic Perspectives and Implications
Insights Apr 01, 2020
COVID-19: Economic Perspectives and Implications

The global economy is facing unprecedented levels of uncertainty, with the COVID-19 virus infecting over a million people globally and dealing a severe blow to financial markets across the globe.

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Will the US Economy Face a Recession in 2019?
Insights Jun 01, 2019
Will the US Economy Face a Recession in 2019?

The U.S. economy is unlikely to enter into a recession during the next two years, barring a major asset price correction. Assets are likely overvalued but the effect of a negative correction on the economy...

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The New Chairman of the US Federal Reserve
Insights Jan 01, 2018
The New Chairman of the US Federal Reserve

In November 2017, U.S. President Donald Trump nominated Jerome Powell to be the next Chairman of the Federal Reserve after current Chair Janet Yellen’s term expires in February 2018.

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2017 Investment Insight
Insights Jan 01, 2017
2017 Investment Insight

2016 proved to be an eventful year both economically and politically. Despite the global economy’s strong start to the year, by end of 2016 global forecasts by the World Bank were revised downwards due to th...

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Trump Impact
Insights Dec 01, 2016
Trump Impact

An overarching point to bear in mind is that Trump is an inexperienced politician, especially when it comes to the skill of managing the government’s three branches (legislative, executive, judicial), and as...

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Arcapita Exits US Student Housing Investment
News May 31, 2022
Arcapita Exits US Student Housing Investment

Arcapita implemented a robust plan that maintained occupancy at near 100%, including during the pandemic, and drove rent growth resulting in an NOI CAGR of 11 percent

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Privatization in the GCC
Insights Jul 20, 2022
Privatization in the GCC

Historically, oil-dependent GCC economies have been exposed to fluctuating oil prices. This has been a major driver for diversification and privatization efforts undertaken by member countries. Privatization...

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Structural Reforms and Growth: A Kingdom of Oppor...
Insights Aug 01, 2022
Structural Reforms and Growth: A Kingdom of Oppor...

Saudi Arabia has shown great progress under the Vision 2030 plan, creating a positive outlook for investment. Positive macroeconomic trends are paving the way for continued, sustainable organic growth in the...

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New Monarch, New Government, New Era: Where Does...
Insights Oct 13, 2022
New Monarch, New Government, New Era: Where Does...

It is the dawn of a new era in the United Kingdom, as Liz Truss takes over as Prime Minister and King Charles III begins his reign. England has even won a major football championship, the Women’s Euros, for...

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Arcapita Expands in Saudi Arabia, Opens Riyadh Of...
News Oct 23, 2022
Arcapita Expands in Saudi Arabia, Opens Riyadh Of...

Arcapita announces office opening in Riyadh, as part of its strategic expansion in Saudi Arabia. The formation of Arcapita Capital Company , will enable the firm to participate in private equity and real est...

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Investment Outlook 2023: Navigating Troubled Waters
Insights Dec 22, 2022
Investment Outlook 2023: Navigating Troubled Waters

As 2022 draws to a close, we find ourselves cautiously optimistic about the new year. As we look back over the events of 2022, the challenges that emerged felt as if we had gone back to the 1970s – Cold War...

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Great Place to Work Certified
News Feb 12, 2023
Great Place to Work Certified

We are pleased to announce that we are now certified as a Great Place to Work. Our colleagues are dedicated to the success of the firm, its clients, our shareholders, our communities, and each other. There a...

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Arcapita Partners with the American University of...
News Jun 25, 2023
Arcapita Partners with the American University of...

Arcapita has joined forces with the American University of Bahrain (AUBH) to launch a forward-looking initiative aimed at fostering educational opportunities and supporting talented students.

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Nationwide Property & Appraisal Services Announce...
News Jul 10, 2023
Nationwide Property & Appraisal Services Announce...

NPAS, a national appraisal management company, owned by Arcapita, announced that it has acquired Integrity, a regional AMC with offices in Houston, TX.

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Arcapita Acquires The DataFlow Group, the Largest...
News Sep 04, 2023
Arcapita Acquires The DataFlow Group, the Largest...

DataFlow Verification Services Limited is the GCC’s leading provider of regulation-mandated pre-employment primary source verification (PSV) services, with over 850 employees across nine countries, including...

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Arcapita exits its US Student Housing Portfolio II
News Sep 20, 2023
Arcapita exits its US Student Housing Portfolio II

Arcapita exited from ARC US Student Housing Portfolio II, which consists of a student housing community serving Clemson University, the second largest university in South Carolina, United States. This transa...

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Arcapita Sells Waste Harmonics to TPG
News Sep 25, 2023
Arcapita Sells Waste Harmonics to TPG

Arcapita sold Waste Harmonics, a technology-enabled service provider of waste management solutions. The exit follows a holding period of approximately three and a half years during which the Company’s revenu...

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Arcapita GCC Industrial AUM Reaches $1bn
News Oct 22, 2023
Arcapita GCC Industrial AUM Reaches $1bn

Arcapita is currently managing $1 billion of industrial real estate assets, making it one of the largest industrial real estate platforms in the GCC region. The firm is expected to double its GCC logistics A...

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Opportunities and Insights: Saudi Arabia’s Growin...
Insights Oct 22, 2023
Opportunities and Insights: Saudi Arabia’s Growin...

The report examines the dynamics in Saudi Arabia’s growing logistics sector, and highlights the supply-demand mismatch in Saudi for industrial real estate evidenced by the strong levels of occupancy and year...

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Arcapita Launches $100 million UK Industrial Real...
News Nov 13, 2023
Arcapita Launches $100 million UK Industrial Real...

Arcapita launches ARC UK Industrial Portfolio, a $100 million diversified portfolio of income-generating, multi-let industrial buildings located across the UK, with a focus on energy efficiency upgrades.

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UK Real Estate: Unlocking Opportunities
Insights Nov 26, 2023
UK Real Estate: Unlocking Opportunities

As we approach the close of 2023, we find the UK economy facing an evolving economic environment. Inflation, which peaked this time last year, has halved over the last year. Interest rates, which have risen...

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US Commercial Real Estate: Looking Past the Slowd...
Insights Jan 17, 2024
US Commercial Real Estate: Looking Past the Slowd...

When the topic is US commercial real estate, it’s not hard to find negative headlines. One widely reported recent estimate put the value of distressed assets in the sector at US$80 billion, its highest in a...

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 Arcapita and RIKAZ to develop world class logist...
News Feb 20, 2024
Arcapita and RIKAZ to develop world class logist...

Arcapita, and RIKAZ, a prominent large-scale real estate developer in Saudi Arabia, today announced a partnership to collaborate on the development of a logistics park called “The Node” in Riyadh, which is d...

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Essential Business Services: A Private Equity Str...
Insights Feb 25, 2024
Essential Business Services: A Private Equity Str...

As we navigate through dynamic economic landscapes, it’s evident that businesses are experiencing a paradigm shift, with higher capital costs and regulatory intricacies reshaping operational strategies. In l...

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Arcapita closes SAR 1.8 billion Logistics Fund in...
News Mar 06, 2024
Arcapita closes SAR 1.8 billion Logistics Fund in...

Arcapita announced the closing of KSA Logistics Fund III for SAR 1.8 billion ($500 million), with participation from a leading sovereign wealth fund from the GCC region and other major institutional investors.

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Steady As She Goes?
Insights Apr 25, 2024
Steady As She Goes?

At present, the UK economy is doing a passable imitation of a vintage Rolls Royce: gliding along at a serene pace over some bumps in the road, without much in the way of acceleration or cornering, and with s...

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UK General Election: Changing of the Guard
Insights Jul 08, 2024
UK General Election: Changing of the Guard

After 14 years of Conservative government, it is time for a changing of the guard in UK politics. Labour has just won the UK General Election with a convincing majority and is set for a 5-year term in govern...

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UK Real Estate: Back to School
Insights Sep 10, 2024
UK Real Estate: Back to School

It is a new school year, a new football season and a new UK Government. After an exciting summer of sport, it is time to head back to school for more steady progress – for UK real estate as well as for the c...

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Arcapita and Dgpays Consortium Acquires Majority...
News Sep 23, 2024
Arcapita and Dgpays Consortium Acquires Majority...

Arcapita and Dgpays (together in equal partnership, the “Consortium”) and Mashreq, jointly announced today the Consortium’s agreement to acquire a majority stake in NEOPAY, the UAE’s fast-growing payment sol...

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