"We aim to be the leading Asset Manager by specializing in Arab and Regional Emerging Markets.  We will build on our expertise and long track record to create value for our clients and shareholders through innovation, dedicated research and strategic development"

SHUAA Asset Management was established in March 2001. It holds the longest investment track record in the region with demonstrable performance.  We manage more than 18 funds and have over $1 bn of Assets Under Management from a range of investors.

The area of investment coverage spans 15 organised Stock Exchanges in the Arab World and GCC countries, providing access close to a trillion dollars of market capitalization. The GCC markets comprise over two thirds of this market capitalization.

Our strengths are demonstrated in a number of unique features. They go hand in hand with our products and services:

• Pan Arab - the only gateway to more than 15 regional stock exchanges
• Favourite destination for international institutional clients.  More than 70% of clients are foreign
• Longest proven track record in the region 
• Award-winning performance                  
• No change in fund manager since the beginning
• Comprehensive proprietary buy-side research capability 
• Effective Risk management controls 
• Active portfolio management  
• Dynamic team of industry professionals
• Streamlined and clearly defined multi-layer investment process

SHUAA Asset Management has representation in three office locations worldwide, namely Dubai, Turkey and Saudi Arabia.

Products and Services

We currently sponsor and manage a growing number of investment funds targeting the Arab region and Turkey, providing one of the best routes for foreign investors to invest in the GCC and Arab regional stock markets, some of which still have foreign investment restrictions. 

Asset classes range from Equity Capital Markets to Debt Capital Markets and Regional Structured Products managed actively in a  Conventional and Shari’ah Compliant manner and defined by a multi layered and streamlined investment process.

In addition to proprietary funds, we manage a growing number of institutional mandates and white label products sponsored by leading financial institutions in the Arab region as well as several individual discretionary portfolios across various asset classes. The combinations provide access to a range of strategies and country exposures.

The Team

At SHUAA Asset Management, our biggest asset is our people.  We are constantly investing in our pool of talent and consider it our priority to attract and retain only the best investment professionals.  Each client enquiry is answered promptly, ethically and in the most efficient manner by our integrated multi layer sales approach.

The Business Support department provides technical support and assistance with fund information and data along with guidance through the subscription process. The Client Services department ensures that institutional and private clients have ongoing access to information depending on their needs. 
 
Our Distributors receive ongoing training to develop their knowledge of the Middle Eastern markets ensuring that in turn, they can provide a holistic service to their clients, no matter where they are located in the world. Our asset management team provides fund and market data and presentations to assist in road shows and seminars and can be requested to attend larger events to speak to both clients and prospective investors.

Clients and prospective investors from around the globe and within the region can contact us on the dedicated email and toll free number detailed below:

Toll Free:           800 4665 (UAE only)
International:      +971 4 319 9603
Email:               clientservices@shuaacapital.com