Jadwa Investment Acquires Majority Stake in Makhazen Alenaya

Nexus Capital Affiliate Acquires Substantially All Assets of MAV Beauty Brands

December 8, 2023

Consumer Products

An affiliate of Nexus Capital Management LP has completed the acquisition of substantially all assets of MAV Beauty Brands Inc., a Toronto-based personal care and hair care platform. Nexus said it will partner with CEO Serge Jureidini and the existing management team to pursue a refreshed capital structure, product innovation, expanded retail partnerships and renewed growth.

Alpha Dhabi Holding Takes 25% Minority Stake in Gordon Technologies

November 15, 2022

Oil & Gas

Alpha Dhabi Holding acquired a 25% minority equity interest in Gordon Technologies in an all-cash transaction that provides partial liquidity to Gordon's legacy shareholders. The investment is intended to support Gordon's continued domestic fleet expansion and enable international growth, particularly into the Middle East.

Gawah Holdings Inc. Takes Strategic Equity in Maskarade LLC

October 25, 2021

Consumer Products

Gawah Holdings Inc., a multi-industry investment holding company focused on the MENA region, has taken a strategic equity stake in Maskarade LLC, a U.S.-based health-fashion mask brand founded by Andraya deCo'rdova (Draya Blanco). The investment is intended to provide growth capital and strategic partnership support as Maskarade expands its health-fashion product line and explores integration of wearable technology.

Marjan Acquires and Integrates RAK Hospitality Holding in Landmark Merger

October 22, 2025

Real Estate

Marjan and RAK Hospitality Holding have agreed to merge, creating a unified entity that will operate under the Marjan name and combine real estate development with hospitality operations. The consolidation is intended to accelerate Ras Al Khaimah’s tourism and investment ambitions under RAK Vision 2030 by integrating land development, hospitality operations, and lifestyle offerings.

Piper Sandler Acquires MENA Growth Partners

January 19, 2026

Financial Services

Piper Sandler Companies has completed its acquisition of MENA Growth Partners, a merchant bank headquartered in Abu Dhabi, positioning the firm as Piper Sandler's investment banking hub in the GCC. The deal strengthens Piper Sandler's local presence and builds its capabilities in equity capital markets, private capital advisory and regional coverage across energy, infrastructure, healthcare and technology.

TA Associates Makes Majority Investment in AlephYa Education

September 1, 2024

Education

TA Associates has made a majority investment in AlephYa Education, a Dubai‑based pan‑GCC K‑12 school operator, to support the company’s next phase of expansion across the Gulf Cooperation Council. Existing investors Gulf Investment Corporation and Ominvest will retain meaningful stakes while Ashmore Investment Saudi Arabia will fully exit; financial terms were not disclosed.