Bader Al-Sumait

Global Asset Management is an active manager which provides a variety of bespoke asset management solutions covering equities and fixed income, private equity, real estate, third party solutions and management of special situations. The firm invests in conventional and Islamic funds and alternative investments in Kuwait, GCC, MENA and international markets.

GCML's fund investment strategy generally targets the GCC and MENA regions. The investment objective of the Global Opportunistic Fund aims to achieve superior returns through investments in equity and equity-related IPO and pre-IPO securities in diversified sectors. The fund takes a medium to long-term investment horizon. They look for enterprise values starting at a minimum of USD 5 million. The typical exit strategy is through listing on the local stock exchanges of GCC states and trade sale. Global Opportunistic Fund II seeks to achieve capital appreciation with optimal returns. The investment focus targets rapidly growing firms in diverse sectors with enterprise values which exceed USD 100 million. They look for mature, profitable firms which have a proven business model but require capital for expansion. The fund also invests in public to private opportunities. The Private Equity Fund investment objective strives to achieve capital growth for their investors through investments in GCC unlisted firms. The investment team works closely with management of their portfolio firms. They actively restructure the firms' operations and seek to maximize value within a Sharia'h compliant manner. The investment goal of the Global Buyout fund L.P. is to achieve capital appreciation with optimal returns over the mid- to long term. The investment strategy targets MBOs and build-ups as well as growth equity investments. They look for equity and equity-equivalent investments in a diversified portfolio of firms. They seek high-growth potential through a wide range of sectors. The investment managers have a particular focus on firms which operate in the MENA region, including Turkey. They also consider investments in firms based in South Asia.

Provides banking services

Provides securities brokerage services

Provides wireless telecommunication services

Kuwait Finance & Investment /Private Equity/ invests in private companies located in Kuwait. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It participates in buyout stage transactions.

Manufactures and sells pharmaceutical products

Arab Financial Consultants SA is a Kuwaiti company.

Manufactures and supplies petrochemical products

Operates as an exhibition organizer

Provides general financial and investment services

Provides healthcare services

Provides banking services