SHUAA Capital Overview
Pro stress-test →SHUAA Capital is an asset management and investment banking platform operating through two key business segments: asset management and investment banking. Established in the UAE in 1979 as the Arabian General Investment Corporation (AGICO), the company merged with Abu Dhabi Financial Group (ADFG) in 2019, creating the leading asset management and investment banking platform in the region.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →The asset management segment houses public markets, private markets, real estate and debt business lines. The asset management segment, one of the region's largest, manages real estate funds and projects, investment portfolios and funds in regional equities, fixed income and credit markets. Nabil Al Rantisi assumed the role of group CEO from September 1, 2025, signaling continued leadership evolution and growth strategy.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →SHUAA's investment banking group serves institutional clients across the MENA region, with core advisory practices helping companies raise capital, providing M&A advice, and underwriting equity and debt transactions. Primary competitors include regional asset managers and investment banks such as GFH Financial Group, Waha Capital, and other UAE/Gulf-based financial platforms competing for institutional and HNW mandates.
Industry Context
SHUAA Capital operates in Asset Management & Investment Banking - MENA Region.
Key facts
Founded: 1979 · Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates