Dubai Infinity Holdings locks in on non-conventional regional growth sectors

Information Technology, education, healthcare, lifestyle, real-estate and entertainment are among the potential strategic sectors that the new company will focus on. Owned by a group of prominent local investors, DIH's investments strategy follows a two-pronged methodology - both direct investments in start-ups as well as co-investments in existing companies.

Spearheaded by Ms. Samira Abdulrazzak, who recently joined the company as its Chief Executive Officer, Dubai Infinity Holdings operates with the guidance of a high profile advisory board comprising members from various renowned local and regional corporate and government entities.

"It is no coincidence that DIH has been founded as we celebrate the 36th anniversary of the inception of the UAE. The newly formed investment enterprise will play a pivotal role in further building the economy of the UAE and Dubai in line with Dubai's Strategic Plan for 2015 as set forth by His Highness, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai," said Ms. Abdulrazzak.

Prior to joining DIH as the youngest UAE National female CEO, Ms. Abdulrazzak, has held senior management positions at HSBC Bank Middle East before heading Business Development at UAE's premium financial institution - Tamweel.

In an increasingly crowded market, differentiation is crucial, explains Ms. Abdulrazzak:

"DIH's primary objective is to focus on innovation and empowerment of all stakeholders - founders, investors, customers and most importantly our people. We want to empower them not only to succeed but to excel. Our strategic plans, which will be announced in due course, are built on innovation with 'first-time' projects which will no doubt differentiate our offering in the market."

While in the initial years, Dubai Infinity Holdings will focus on growth sectors in the UAE and Dubai economies, the company will be keenly looking for potential investment opportunities in key global markets with a special focus on emerging markets in the MENASA (Middle East North Africa South Asia) region.