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AMERICAN SCHOOL OF DUBAI
An ASD Middle School tradition since 1997
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STUDENTS Number of
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Student Nat
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Total Employees
Nationalities
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Canada
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– about to take the microphone in front of 300 MUN delegates – assisting a friend on those last steps to the summit of a hill – negotiating a price for a locket in a Greek market
Someone said to the teacher: ‘You relate stories, but you do not tell us how to understand them.’ He said: ‘How would you like it if the man from whom you bought fruit consumed it before your eyes, leaving only the skin?’ Indries Shah (1971)
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94% matriculate to Colleges & Universities
Our MISSION is to challenge and inspire each student to achieve their dreams and to become a passionate learner prepared to adapt and contribute in a rapidly changing world.
CORE VALUES
The American School of Dubai is a college-preparatory, Pre-K through grade 12, independent not for profit American community school, offering what is best about American education to provide learning experiences designed to promote the maximum potential of its students. Founded in 1966, ASD’s current student enrollment is 1,650 with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio, represented by over 50 nationalities.
Compassion
Report 2013-20
The following is a list of the colleges and universities members of the Classes of 2012, 2013 & 2014 chose to attend.
CORE VALUES
Responsibility UNITED STATES (74%) American University (6) Arizona State University (3) University of Arizona (2) University of Arkansas Babson College Ball State University Barnard College Bentley University Blinn College Boston Conservatory Boston University (5) Brown University Bryant University (2) California State University University of California, Berkeley (3) University of California, Davis (3) University of California, Irvine (4) University of California, Los Angeles (4) University of California, San Diego (7) University of California, Santa Barbara University of California, Santa Cruz Chapman University University of Chicago Claremont McKenna College Clemson University Collin College University of Colorado (3) University of Colorado, Colorado Springs Columbia College, Chicago Columbia University (2) University of Delaware (2) DePaul University (2) DigiPen Institute of Technology Drexel University Emory University (5) University of Evansville Evergreen State College Fashion Institute of Design, San Diego Fashion Institute of Technology, New York Flagler College (2) Florida Gulf Coast University (2) Florida Institute of Technology (3) Florida State University Fordham University George Mason University The George Washington University (8)
Georgetown University (2) Georgia Institute of Technology (3) University of Georgia Hofstra University University of Illinois, Champaign (5) Iowa State University Johns Hopkins University Kalamazoo College Kansas State University Kean University Kennesaw State University University of La Verne Lasell College Liberty University Loyola Marymount University Loyola University University of Maryland, College Park (5) Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2) University of Massachusetts, Amherst (2) Mesa Community College University of Miami Michigan State University University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Mississippi State University New York University (10) Norfolk State University University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill University of North Florida Northeastern University (11) Northern Arizona University Northern Illinois University Northwestern University (2) University of Notre Dame Occidental College Oglethorpe University Ohio State University Ohio University Pace University (2) Parsons The New School for Design (2) Pennsylvania State University (2) University of Pennsylvania (4) Polytechnic Institute of NYU (2) University of Puget Sound Purdue University (4) Rice University Rochester Institute of Technology University of Rochester
Saint Petersburg College University of San Diego Sarah Lawrence College School of the Art Institute of Chicago (2) Seattle University Seton Hall University University of South Florida University of Southern California (6) St. Edward’s University St. Norbert College St. Olaf College Stony Brook University SUNY Maritime College Susquehanna University Swarthmore College Syracuse University University of Tennessee Texas A&M University (3) Texas Christian University Texas Tech University (7) University of Texas, Austin (2) University of Texas, Tyler Tufts University University of Tulsa Utah State University Vassar College Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University University of Virginia (5) Wake Forest University University of Washington (4) Wentworth Institute of Technology William Rainey Harper College University of Wisconsin
CANADA (15%) University of British Columbia (5) Carleton University (3) Concordia University (4) University of Guelph McGill University (4) Mount Allison University Mount Royal University Queen’s University St. Francis Xavier University (4) University of Toronto (9)
University of Victoria (3) University of Waterloo (4) Western University (5) Wilfrid Laurier University York University
UAE AND MIDDLE EAST (3%) American University in Beirut (2) American University in Dubai (3) American University in Sharjah (4) Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management University of Wollongong, Dubai
STUDENT NATIONALITIES Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Jordan, Kazakstan, South Korea, Lebanon, Libya, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines,, Portugal, Romania, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, Venezuela.
Integrity
Respect
EUROPE & UK (6%) University of Aberdeen, Scotland Bournemouth University, UK Brunel University, UK Copenhagen Business School, Denmark Durham University, UK Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne, Switzerland University of Edinburgh, Scotland Erasmus University College, Netherlands Franklin College, Switzerland Glion Institute of Higher Education, Switzerland (2) IE University, Spain Imperial College, UK Istituto Marangoni, Paris, France Kings College, London, UK University College, London, UK (2) Newcastle University, UK Suffolk University, Madrid Kingston University Newcastle University Regent’s Business School London Royal Holloway, University of London Vesalius College, Belgium
Excellence
STUDENT PROFILE
20%
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20% 33%
12 - 14 Years 15 - 17 Years 18+ Years
Report 2013-20
16% OTHER 21%
In 2010, ASD moved to the Al Barsha campus, a million square foot, wireless, state-of-the-art facility in a residential area of Dubai. The campus includes a 600seat performing arts theater, black box theater, field house, indoor and outdoor running tracks, climbing wall, regulation soccer fields, additional playing fields and play areas, fitness center, two swimming pools, six tennis courts and two libraries.
CONTRIBUTOR Aware, Ethical, Respectful, Open-Minded, Compassionate
Dubai UAE
Al Barsha Campus, Dubai
CONTACTS Dr. Brent Mutsch Superintendent
COUNSELORS Matthew Beck mbeck@asdubai.org (A - G) Dr. Michelle Rath mrath@asdubai.org (H - M) David Shubair dshubair@asdubai.org (N - Z)
Dr. Michelle Remington High School Principal
ACCREDITATION Accredited by Middle States Association (MSA) of Colleges & Schools - USA since 1996.
COUNSELING OFFICE Gillian Keogh Administrative Assistant gkeogh@asdubai.org (+971 4 395 0005 ext. 4305)
Ms. Jennifer Mendes High School Associate Principal
Member of Near East South Asia Council of Overseas Schools (NESA) and Middle East South Asia Activities Conference (MESAC).
P.O. Box 71188
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Mathematics (3 years required) Algebra I, Algebra II, Advanced Algebra II Geometry, Advanced Geometry Statistics Pre-Calculus, Advanced Pre-Calculus Calculus AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC AP Statistics
High School enrollment
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1:10 Faculty/ Student
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Semester calendar and block schedule 8 Day Cycle with four 80 minute class periods and flex blocks
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS A minimum of 24 credits are required for graduation.
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Math
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Science
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Social Studies
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World Language
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Physical Education
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Information Technology
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LEARNER Engaged, Responsible, Self-Directed, Inquisitive
Tel: +971 4 395 0005
2014-2015 COURSE OFFERINGS
GRADING SYSTEM
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COMMUNICATOR Effective, Confident, Collaborative
English (4 years required) English 9, English 10 Approaches to Literature: American Perspectives Approaches to Literature: Global Topics Approaches to Literature: Language and Communication AP English Language and Composition AP English Literature and Composition
A weighted factor of one grade point value for each Advanced Placement© class for a grade of C- or above is assigned.
ASD Annual
63%
The school is located in Dubai, the modern, global business and cultural hub of the United Arab Emirates. The UAE is a federation of seven emirates in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula.
LEADER & ROLE MODEL Inspires, Guides
OTHER (2%) Bond University, Australia Dankook University, South Korea Edith Cowan University, Australia Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (2) Korea University
USA
THINKER Creative, Critical, Reflective, Adaptable, Persistent
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10
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AMERICAN SCHOOL OF DUBAI
CEEB Code: 697050
Graduate totals for 2012, 2013 & 2014
6 - 8 Years 4%
HIGH SCHOOL PROFILE
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Administration Team
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2014 – 2015
ASD observes an application United States of America
2%
ACADEMIC PROGRAM
Years of Prof essional Exp erience
Administratio n There are collect of professional ively 167 years amongst the experience administration American of the School of Dubai.
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Students in Grades 7 and 8 choose between three different WWW destinations through a lottery system. Each trip is unique and offers students a rewarding experience. To ensure the trip selection process is fair, students pull a lottery number to represent their turn in selecting their first, second or third choice of destinations. The trip selection process is an exciting tradition, and just the beginning of the WWW experience.
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Grade 6 students do not participate in the lottery; all students travel to Greece as part of the Grade 6 curriculum focus on ancient civilizations.
ASD Middle School students have visited more than 25 different countries since the first international trip in 1997. Today, we are proud to continue the WWW tradition by sending Grade 6, 7 and 8 students to Greece, Nepal, Tanzania, Thailand, Cambodia, South Africa and Sri Lanka.
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The following year, sixty-three Middle School students departed for Thailand for week of culture, adventure, and community service at a local orphanage, Pakkret Babies Home. Students participated in team building activities and were introduced to the Grand Palace, some for the very first time! As ASD grew, so did the WWW program. By 2001, the WWW program expanded to include trips to Nepal,Thailand and Oman.
A college preparatory American curriculum leading to Advanced Placement courses is supplemented by a broad range of electives. Extensive elective offerings are available in the Creative Arts, Physical Education and Technology. World languages include French, Spanish and Arabic.
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The trip selection process is an exciting tradition, and just the beginning of the Week Without Walls experience.
Student Eligibility
A tradition for over 15 years, WWW began as a middle school trip to explore the United Arab Emirates. In 1997, students and teachers traveled to Musandam, braved desert tours and studied the marine life in Fujairah. Teachers quickly realized the great benefit of student learning outside of the classroom walls. Students experienced new cultures and learned about local traditions. ASD was encouraged to create an international trip to enhance student understanding of the world and engage in meaningful community service projects.
In each of these cases, what was most remarkable was how the students “experienced the power of an idea for themselves”. At ASD we strive to create an environment that facilitates this learning principle. Week Without Walls is the extension of this principle into the real world. To follow on Ray Handley’s observation: Experience teaches.
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Based on a solid curricular foundation, Week Without Walls (WWW) extends students’ academic skills to authentic, real-life situations through a series of academic, social and interpersonal learning experiences occurring outside a traditional classroom setting. The WWW experience assists students with a greater understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity, different environments and international awareness.
History of Week Without Walls
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CLASS RANK – GPA DISTRIBUTION The American School of Dubai does not provide class ranking. Grade point averages are based only on courses taken at ASD with the exception of learning support and guided study hall. If a course is repeated at ASD, the most recent grade is used for the GPA calculation. CLASS OF 2015 Junior Year Weighted Grade Point Averages
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(Italics indicate semester course)
AP Biology Lab AP Chemistry Lab Social Studies (3 years required) World History Modern World History US History Economics Psychology Sociology AP US History AP Economics AP European History AP Psychology World Languages (2 years required) French I, II, III, IV Spanish I, II, III, IV Heritage Arabic I, II, III, IV Non Native Arabic I, II, III, IV AP French Language and Culture AP Spanish Language and Culture Physical and Health Education (2 years required) PE/Health 9 Exercise Science Competitive Team Sports I, II Lifetime Sports I Aquatic Certification Outdoor Education Power Fit
Weight Training and Fitness Information Technology (1 semester required) AP Computer Science (VHS) Introduction to Programming through Video Game Design Computer Programming I, II Design Technology Digital Video Robotics Video Broadcasting Web Design
Music Technology Advanced Music Technology Introductory Dance Advanced Dance Technical Theatre Acting I, II Theatre Production
Creative Arts (2 years required) AP Studio Art (3D) Year 1, 2 AP Studio Art Drawing Year 1, 2 AP Studio Art (2D) Year 1, 2 Digital Art I, II Introduction to Photography Advanced Photography Drawing and Painting I, II Stagecraft and Set Design l, ll Media Techniques Sculpture I, II Women’s Choir Men’s Choir Chamber Choir Concert Band Symphonic Band Chamber Orchestra AP Music Theory Beginning Guitar
Non-Departmental Electives AP Capstone (new 2014) Yearbook Guided Study Hall (not for credit) Accounting Business Studies Creative Writing Study Skills EDGE (not for credit) Geography Independent Reading International Relations Journalism (may be repeated for 1.0 credit) Mass Media & Culture Music in Media Music Psychology Music Recording and Production Public Speaking Senior Directed Project Thinking Film Virtual High School (or may be 1.0 credit)
ADVANCED PLACEMENT – AP RESULTS
SAT SUBJECT TESTS Classes of 2013 & 2014
SAT II SCORES
Middle 50%
ASD MEAN
2013 US College Bound Mean
Students Tested
Biology Ecology
610-680
646
626
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Biology Molecular
650-730
683
655
24
Chemistry
600-750
672
666
33
English Literature
560-710
634
613
29
French
660-790
738
635
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Math Level I
580-680
627
621
30
Math Level II
650-770
712
686
57
Physics
630-740
694
667
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Spanish
600-710
653
656
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U.S. History
580-720
640
651
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World History
580-710
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Classes 2013 & 2014 ASD offers 20 Advanced Placement courses limited to juniors and seniors. AP EXAM Biology
%3 or higher 90%
%4 or higher 58%
Exams completed 60
Calculus AB
93%
86%
73
Calculus BC
100%
86%
14
Chemistry
77%
Computer Science English Language
55%
65
44%
44%
9
84%
59%
131
English Literature
81%
European History
97%
83%
35
French Language
100%
100%
35%
20
Macroeconomics
53%
34%
125
128
Microeconomics
52%
36%
129
Music Theory
86%
86%
7
Physics B
84%
56%
25
Physics C-Mechanics
87%
73%
15
Psychology
89%
68%
38
Spanish Language
100%
93%
14
Statistics
77%
44%
61
Studio Art (All)
96%
71%
24
US History
89%
63%
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94% of the classes of 2013 and 2014 (227 of 241 graduates) completed at least one AP exam during high school.
2014 AP SCHOLAR AWARDS
ASD had 97 students receive recognition as AP Scholars. Six students were granted an AP International Diploma.
AP Scholars 33 students
AP Scholar with Honors 17 students
AP Scholars with Distinction 47 students
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NO. OF FACILITIES Since 31st December 2012, facilities: Conceive, NNMC HML added 4 new Branch 1, Beverly Hills Aesthetic and Wellness and Beverly Hills Home Healthcare bringing the total facilities under the platform to 18.
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HML is actively looking to strengthen its presence and other GCC countries. in Kuwait, UAE HML has plans to acquire stake in an established 75% equity healthcare centre in Kuwait, 75% equity stake in a known dental clinic in Kuwait and a majority stake in a polyclinic in Dubai. In addition, HML is assessing several acquisition opportunities in Singapore and Thailand.
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7 MENA & 6 SE ASIA MARKETS
• Launched the education platform “Al Najah Education ltd” (AN) which shortly after incorporation acquired Horizon English School • HML acquired 6 medical centers and 2 pharmacies • HML distributed 8% dividends in its 1st year of operation • Al Masah Capital launched its 5th fixed income fund • Al Masah Capital turned profitable in the 2nd year of operation
• Established an office in Singapore and commenced South-East Asian operations in Sep-2013 • AN acquired 3 additional targets and is in the final stages of closing 2 other deals raising its portfolio to 6 companies representing 2 schools, 15 nurseries, and 1 training institute • HML acquired 1 medical and 2 specialized centers raising its portfolio to 17 assets • Established a food & beverage platform “Diamond Lifestyle ltd” (DLL) which: – Secured its 1st franchise concept La Porte des Indes, an authentic Indian fine dining restaurant – Secured its 2nd franchise to operate Café Rouge in the UAE, a UK-based chain of French Bistros • DLL signed the Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) to fully acquire a chain of casual dining Arabic restaurants operating in the UAE. Currently, the transaction is awaiting approval from regulatory authorities • Launched the public equity MENA Dividend Fund • HML & AN paid 9% & 8% in dividends respectively
Diagnostic Centres
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ABOUT
December 2013
Pharmacy
Patients in 2012
INSIGHT
Funds Raised
n Mergers n Debt
14
Clinics
23% Patient growth compared to 2012
SENIOR
$339m
Set Up estate advisory and acquisitions advisory n Joint ventures, partnerships and alliances n Corporate restructuring n Real
Hospitals
Patients in 2011
70
ES
December 2012
MIXED SERVICES
n Fund
• Launched the healthcare platform “Healthcare Mena ltd” (HML) • HML acquired a hospital, 3 medical centers and 2 pharmacies • Built an $8m Discretionary Portfolio • Launched a $5m Special Opportunity fund to invest in IPOs in China and India • Raised 2 fixed income funds for $180m
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Financial Highlights HML has shown significant growth in FY 2013. The platform has grown its revenues by 36% over the period, clinic revenues grew by 26%, hospital revenues by 88% and pharmacy revenues by 20%. However, there was a slight drop of 6% in diagnostic revenue, to change in revenue due recognition policies. HML successfully brought down 4.5% and aims to significantly rejection percentage from 6% to come. HML is also developing reduce the ratio in the quarters to procedures to analyze price related rejections and streamline from insurance companies. HML has also witnessed a significant growth in patients across facilities. The hospitals recorded 23% growth in patient count as compared to FY 2012. There was also an increase patients, 38% increase of 72% in clinic in Pharmacy patients and 131% increase in patients availing diagnostic centre facilities. HML has reported revenue of $36m, of which $12m came hospitals, $12m from from clinics, $8M from pharmacies diagnostic centres. The and $3m from total gross profit margin of the platform was approximately 34%.
PRINCIPL
Funds Raised
317
126
105
GUIDING
OF ADVISORY VALUE
$255m
334 274
201 104
LINES
$1.7bn
December 2011
362
329
2011 2012 2013
BUSINESS
Equity MENA Dividend Fund n Discretionary Portfolio Mandates n Special Opportunity Fund (successfully closed) n Fixed Income Fund Offerings (successfully closed)
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FINANCIA
n Public
• Established operations in the DIFC in August 2010 • Launched the first 2 fixed maturity funds for $109m
SENIOR INSIGHT
Funds Raised
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
$109m
$282M RETURNED TO INVESTORS
NO. OF PATIENTS (000’)
For the period ended 31 December 2013, the total number of 875,000, in comparison patients has increased with a year earlier. by approximately 43,000 to
EVENTS
RESEARCH Our research platform provides periodic and indepth market updates on 7 regional and 6 SouthEast Asian countries. We remain focused on markets and stocks that are of an interest to our client base and issue industry reports that our private equity and asset management teams can leverage on.
Inception to December 2010
BUSINESS LINES
A N N UA
FUNDS RAISED
Creating a regional investment powerhouse, which once was a dream, has been transformed into reality...
FINANCIALS
L AL MASAHL RCAPITA E P O R T 2013
$484m
FIXED INCOME & PUBLIC EQUITY
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EVENTS
CORPORATE ADVISORY & REAL ESTATE Corporate advisory has been recently introduced to assist our client base with solutions covering mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, debt and real estate advisory, fund set up and restructuring. Given our experience in corporate and real estate advisory, we aim to provide bulge-bracket services to small and medium investors. Today, we advise on $1.7bn of advisory value spread across various sectors including real estate, energy, service and logistics, oil & gas, infrastructure and financial services. To avoid conflict of interest, we do not advise on sectors that are covered by our private equity platforms.
Al Masah Capital Limited has swiftly established a reputation for bold strategy and substantial returns, for taking action rather than risks, and for unimpeachable professionalism. That approach has seen the company attract more than $702m since inception, and is reflected in the loyalty of investors. It gives us a great pleasure to share with our investors the milestones achieved to date.
EVENTS
ASSET MANAGEMENT Our performance ranks Al Masah Capital as a premier asset management power-house in the MENA region. The division offers a diverse selection of regional and special opportunity funds as well as discretionary portfolio management services providing various solutions for equity and fixed income investments. We raised $484m in assets and have successfully returned to our investors $282m. The division follows a contrarian, patient and disciplined approach and applies a technical score to filter short and long term investments.
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PLATFORMS
18 Healthcare assets 18 Education assets 31 Food & Beverage assets
SENIOR INSIGHT
AUMS
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BUSINESS LINES
$237m n
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
OUR HISTORY Established in 2010, Al Masah Capital is the product of the entrepreneurial vision of its founder and CEO Mr. Shailesh Dash, who sensed strong investor appetite for alternative investments in the MENA region and shortage of quality investment offerings. Creating a regional investment power-house, which once was a dream, has been transformed into reality with Al Masah Capital consistently growing and evolving setting record milestones year after year.
FINANCIALS
WHAT WE DO PRIVATE EQUITY Our core competence remains in our sector-specific private equity investments. Al Masah Capital manages $237m of AUMs across healthcare, education and food & beverage portfolio companies. The track record of our investment team coupled with hands-on experience in managing portfolio companies positions Al Masah Capital with a competitive advantage over other private equity firms in the region. We manage 391 assets via seasoned teams dedicated towards creating synergies and seizing growth opportunities.
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