The company serves a diverse clientele, including governments, corporations, and financial institutions, and is backed by prominent regional financial entities. It operates from offices in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Lebanon. As of (June 2026), the firm maintains a regional presence focused on institutional and corporate clients across emerging markets.
Cyborg Score Rationale
Arqaam Capital demonstrates solid positioning as a leading regional investment bank with established market presence, backing from major regional financial institutions, and diversified service offerings. The firm has consistent deal flow and geographic expansion, though operating in a competitive regional market with exposure to emerging market volatility.
Top Insights
Select shareholders include Emirates NBD, Wafra (the investment arm of Kuwait's Public Institute For Social Security), Al Dhow (the investment arm of Kuwait's Al Sayer Group) and the UAE's Commercial Bank International
As of Jan 2026, Arqaam Capital has facilitated 15 deals, comprising 4 M&A deals and 11 funding rounds
Arqaam Capital has invested in or acquired companies like Depa Group, Akanar Partners, and Instrata Capital BSC(c) (Infrastructure Asset Management Business)
Recent awards and partnerships demonstrate market recognition, including sukuk strategy awards and liquidity provider appointments on regional exchanges
Named Competitors
Abyan Capital — Regional investment banking and financial services
AlKhabeer Capital — MENA-focused investment banking and asset management
Kamco Invest — Regional asset management and investment banking services
Recent Developments
(May 2026) – Arqaam Capital continues to expand institutional presence and product offerings in MENA markets
(May 2025) – Won 'Best Sukuk Strategy 3 Years' award at Global Banking & Markets Awards
(April 2025) – Appointed as liquidity provider for RAK Properties' shares on ADX
(March 2025) – Arqaam Egypt relocated to new Cairo office in District 5
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