Ammar Shata on UAE investments | AlKhabeer Capital

World Finance interviews Ammar Shata, Executive Director and CEO at AlKhabeer Capital, on how real assets play a vital role in investment strategy

December 21, 2012
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Transcript

Financial markets in the Gulf region have enjoyed strong growth, helped by healthy fiscal and current account surpluses. However, the GCC’s dependence on oil as a source of income also makes volatility high and forecasting difficult. Ammar Shata explains how AlKhabeer Capital has gained a competitive advantage in investment banking, focusing on a female client-base, gaining their trust by co-investing, and helping them find the right opportunities in real assets.