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Arcapita announced today that Hisham Abdulrahman Al Raee, Founding Partner and Deputy CEO, will assume the role of CEO from 1 January 2025. Atif Abdulmalik is retiring as CEO on 31 December 2024...
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...
The companies have grown at double-digit rates over the past three years, and in aggregate are valued at more than $4 billion.
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.
Majority of the properties are financed through a CMBS financing and a Revolving Acquisition Facility, both led by Goldman Sachs & Co.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
Arcapita and Mumtalakat consortium exits stake in NAS Neuron Health Services. The successful investment has exceeded target returns over a three-year holding period.
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...
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.
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 ...
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...
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...
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.
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
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
NPAS, a national appraisal management company, owned by Arcapita, announced that it has acquired Integrity, a regional AMC with offices in Houston, TX.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
Arcapita announced today that Hisham Abdulrahman Al Raee, Founding Partner and Deputy CEO, will assume the role of CEO from 1 January 2025. Atif Abdulmalik is retiring as CEO on 31 December 2024 after 30 yea...
The GCC's evolving economic landscape is fostering a maturing private equity market. As businesses grapple with increasing operational complexity and rising costs, outsourcing and essential business services...
Arcapita, the global alternative investment firm, has signed a $50 million asset-backed financing facility agreement with Khaleeji Bank.
In this note we outline Trump’s economic inheritance, his economic policies and their impact on GCC investors. We also examine the geopolitical context and his likely impact on the US over the next four year...