Register | Forgot password?
Switch to Arabic
Friday, November 13 - 2009

Addax Investment Bank invests USD28m in Jordan Dubai Capital

Addax Investment Bank has taken a 10 per cent stake in JD Capital, the investment company established to develop opportunities in Jordan's booming economy.

Article continues below
  • Yousef Al-Essa, general manager of Addax.
    Yousef Al-Essa, general manager of Addax.
Headquartered in Bahrain, Addax is the third largest investor in the fund, which is capitalised at JD 200 million (US$282 million) and includes shareholders such as Dubai International Capital (DIC), a division of Dubai Holding.

Yousef Al-Essa, General Manager of Addax said: "Jordan's economy is flourishing on the back of economic reforms, market liberalisation and major trade agreements that include USFTA, EUFTA and WTO memberships.

"The factors that are leading investors to Jordan are its highly educated and skilled workforce in addition to the favourable investment climate which offers great investment opportunities. Such an investment prospect could not have come at a more opportune time."

Al-Essa continued:

"Addax has proven success in the management and development of diverse investment portfolios and we are confident that JD Capital will provide strong returns for investors and enormous benefits for the business community."
Also consider reading:
Log in to request more information from Addax Investment Bank

Notes and media contacts

Media contacts:

For Addax:
Kirstie Hepburn/ Laura Scorza
Strategic Solutions for Addax Investment Bank,
tel +971 4 3903030

About Addax Investment Bank
Addax, a Middle East bank headquartered in Bahrain, was founded in 2003 and has already built up a portfolio of innovative investments in the region, including the structuring and placement of the US$150m deal to finance 20 Express by Holiday Inn hotels across five countries in the GCC.

Disclaimer:

Articles in this section are primarily provided directly by the companies appearing or PR agencies which are solely responsible for the content. The companies concerned may use the above content on their respective web sites provided they link back to http://www.ameinfo.com

Any opinions, advice, statements, offers or other information expressed in this section of the AMEinfo.com Web site are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of AME Info FZ LLC / Emap Limited. AME Info FZ LLC / Emap Limited is not responsible or liable for the content, accuracy or reliability of any material, advice, opinion or statement in this section of the AMEinfo.com Web site.

For details about submitting your stories, please read the guide - all content published is subject to our terms and conditions