Saad Mouasher

How Are Sovereign Wealth Funds Utilizing M&A? At Awad Capital, we're closely watching how Sovereign Wealth Funds are driving economic transformation across the Middle East through strategic M&A. Discover our latest insights below. #AwadCapital #MENA #SWF

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How to balance between creativity and control? Throwback to the time our CEO Sherif Elbehery, CFA speaks of taking creativity to the financial services and balancing between innovation and confidence. #MDI #onebank #firstdigitalbank #innovation #fintechrevolution #balance #creativity #management #smartbanking

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📢 Our latest speaker taking the stage at the ESG FinTech Summit – Paris Jordan, CFA, Head of Responsible Investing at Charles Stanley 📢 Paris will be speaking on the panel titled - The Challenges & Opportunities of ESG Productisation in the Consumer Environment Register to take part in the leading ESG FinTech event - www.ESGFinTechSummit.com #ESGFinTechSummit24

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#GCC Reaffirms Commitment to #Sustainable Development and Global Cooperation at UN Summit and Support for 🇵🇸Palestine 1. Commitment to #Sustainable Development: Gulf states' national development visions are aligned with achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), showcasing a strong focus on sustainability. 2. #Support for Multilateralism: The GCC emphasized the need for #international cooperation and effective multilateral action to address global challenges that hinder progress toward the SDGs. 3. Slow #Progress on SDGs: Al-Budaiwi acknowledged that over 30% of SDGs have not made progress globally, underscoring the urgency of revitalizing efforts to meet these targets. 4. Gulf States' Role in #Global Development: The GCC highlighted its significant contributions to advancing the SDGs in countries #worldwide, reinforcing the importance of partnerships in sustainable development. 5. #Peace and International Law Focus: The GCC reaffirmed its commitment to peace, supporting international law and peaceful resolutions to #global conflicts, particularly prioritizing a solution to the #Palestinian issue. 🌍HE Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), at the GCC Headquarters in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: ,,Global challenges are having an impact on sustainable development at the global level”

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Shorooq Partners announces the first close of our $100 million second private credit fund, Nahda Fund II, marking a significant milestone in their mission to foster innovation and growth within the #MENA tech ecosystem. Building on the success of their first fund, which established new benchmarks as the region's inaugural tech-focused private credit fund, Shorooq Partners are reaffirming their dedication to driving economic development and supporting groundbreaking advancements across the Middle East and North Africa. With Nahda Fund II, they aim to continue empowering visionary entrepreneurs and catalyzing transformative projects that will shape the future of the region’s tech landscape. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dSvD8ZYh Shorooq Partners, Shane Shin (شين شن) 유근, Nathan Yonghyun Kwon #ShorooqPartners #PrivateCreditFund #MENA #TechEcosystem #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #ShorooqPartners #tech #investments #Entrepreneurship #venturecapital #venturedebt #privatecredit #privateequity #ksa #uae #riyadh #abudhabi #dubai #founders #startups #wearehiring #jobs #spotlight #shorooq #alternativeinvestments #fundmanager #FintechnewUAE

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The Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2024 (#GSER2024) was launched at London Tech Week, (June 14, 2024). 🔺️ 🇯🇴 Amman was recognized as one of the Top Emerging Ecosystems in the MENA region in the 2024 Global Startup Ecosystem Report by Startup Genome with value of of ($1.40 bn) for the period (H2 2021 - 2023). 🔷️ The Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2024 (GSER 2024)provides insights into the world’s leading startup ecosystems, emerging trends, and key challenges facing entrepreneurs. It is based on extensive research and analysis of data from 4.5 million startups across 300 global ecosystems and over a decade of independent research and providing policy advice to more than 160 economic and innovation ministries and public/private agencies in over 55 countries. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eAqQ5_Bc #GSER2024

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𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐀’𝐬 𝐈𝐏𝐎 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞: 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐬 Over the past five years, the #MENA region has navigated global financial challenges with resilience. Mega-deals, strategic privatizations, and the growth of #B2C consumer companies have laid a strong foundation for IPOs. Looking ahead, this report explores key shifts shaping the MENA IPO landscape, introducing an #IPO readiness index that highlights the #Technology sector's potential. Whether you're an institutional investor, retail investor, or industry professional, this report offers insights to navigate the evolving MENA IPO landscape confidently.

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🔐 Resilience in Business 🗺 Navigating the Entreprenurial landscape in Jordan 🔑 Unlocking buisness opportunties in MENA 💠 Insights on Human Capital & attracting Smart Capital IGNITE, Istanbul conference Stichting SPARK Qatar Fund for Development Qatar Charity Brand ZA, Inc. Blackhawk Partners, Inc. Sharing the discussion from this fantastic event with you all soon. #innovation #transformation #privateequity

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In the final panel of Day 2 at the Summit, 'Revolutionizing Finance: Innovations for an Enhanced Investor Experience and Capital Markets Transformation,' moderated by Mustafa Alrawi with panelists Mo Agha I محمد عبدالقادر آغا, Director, Mastercard Public Sector EEMEA at Mastercard, Saad Chalabi, CFA, CMT , CEO of xCube, Naimish Shah, EVP - Head of Digital Transformation at #DFM and Manar Mahmassani, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Stake, discussed the transformative impact of technology on Dubai's capital markets. They explored how digital advancements are increasing liquidity, enhancing customer acquisition, and streamlining investment processes, with a special focus on the real estate sector and the importance of secure, efficient transactions. #CapitalMarketSummit #May2024 #Dubai #CapitalMarkets #RealEstate

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Today, the #MENA region is home to some of the greatest innovations in the global #financial sector. However, the IMF estimates that only 17% of consumers across the region use digital banking, compared to about 60% in the US. At FOO, we are committed to financial inclusion through fintech innovation. That’s why we develop products and services designed to help more people access digital banking than ever before. #FOO #Fintech #FinancialInclusion

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Are you leading with empathy? Watch our video to learn how empathy can elevate your leadership and drive success. And get actionable tips to connect with your team on a deeper level and inspire greatness. . . . . #demtus #consulting #leadership #lebanon #mena #menaregion #riyadh #Leadership #Learning #ksa #Empathy #EffectiveLeadership #Inspiration

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The surge in mergers and acquisitions among #Kuwaiti banks is reshaping the nation’s crowded financial sector, according to Fitch Ratings. This strategic move is being embraced by banks as a way to address the limitations of organic growth, diversify their business models, and bolster their financial profiles.

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The #VC ecosystem in #MENA experienced a 23% drop in funding in 2023. In this featured article, Reem Goussous at Village Capital and Dunya Bashiti at Capifly explain the benefits of #AlternativeFinancing for #entrepreneurs in the region: https://bit.ly/3V5wFpn #CrowdFunding #startups #BusinessDevelopment #entrepreneurs #IslamicFinance #investing

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At Women & Prosperity, Nadine Mezher, Co-founder of Sarwa and a leader in fintech innovation, delivered a powerful session on the evolving world of strategic investment. Her speech emphasized the importance of agility, purpose, and diversification in today’s fast-paced financial landscape. Nadine highlighted the impact of emerging technologies, ESG principles, and market volatility on modern investments. Her key message? To stay ahead, investors must not only understand these shifts but also leverage them for long-term success. She encouraged the audience to think beyond immediate gains, focusing on purposeful investments that balance risk and reward—a principle that applies across all sectors. Following her insightful speech, Nadine hosted a workshop on "Building a Resilient Investment Portfolio," where she broke down the fundamentals of diversifying assets, mitigating risk, and staying proactive in the face of market changes. She offered practical advice on how to evaluate and balance high-growth opportunities with more stable, cash-generating assets like real estate and bonds. One of the standout lessons from Nadine's workshop was the importance of impact investing—making financial choices that not only yield returns but also create positive societal change. Attendees left with clear strategies for making smart, resilient investment decisions that align with both their financial goals and personal values. As one of the leading women in fintech, Nadine continues to reshape how we approach investment strategy, urging us to stay informed, stay agile, and invest with purpose. #WomenAndProsperity #StrategicInvestments #FintechInnovation #InvestmentStrategy #WomenInFinance #FinancialMastery Boursa Kuwait

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