Key Takeaways
- • Arada Capital, a new funds management platform based in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), has received In-Principle Approval from FSRA and is pursuing final regulatory authorization to operate as an institutional-grade fund manager across Middle East and select international real estate markets.
- • The platform targets US$5 billion in assets under management within four years of establishment, providing institutional and qualified investors structured access to Arada's development pipeline and broader GCC real estate and infrastructure opportunities.
- • Moustafa Fahour OAM, appointed Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, brings 20+ years of experience in banking, infrastructure investment, and asset management from senior roles at UBS, Citigroup, Macquarie Group, and CIMIC Group, most recently serving as COO of Plenary Middle East.
- • HRH Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal, Executive Vice Chairman of Arada, will chair Arada Capital with governance oversight from an independent board, positioning the platform as a professionally structured vehicle for institutional capital into GCC real estate markets.
Summary
Arada, a global master developer based in Sharjah, has announced the launch of Arada Capital, a new funds management platform designed to consolidate institutional investment into Middle Eastern real estate and infrastructure. Based in Abu Dhabi Global Market, the platform has secured In-Principle Approval from ADGM's Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) and is currently pursuing final regulatory licensing to operate as a fund manager. The initiative represents a strategic pivot toward asset management as Arada expands its institutional investor base beyond traditional development operations.
The platform targets US$5 billion in assets under management within four years of establishment, a substantial target reflecting confidence in demand for professionally governed GCC real estate exposure. Arada Capital will provide institutional and qualified investors access to Arada's proprietary development pipeline alongside wider real estate and infrastructure opportunities across the Gulf Cooperation Council region and selected international markets. This structure allows the developer to monetize its expertise and project portfolio while offering investors a regulated entry point into regional assets.
Leadership reflects deep institutional investment experience. Moustafa Fahour OAM, appointed Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, brings over two decades of experience across banking, infrastructure investment, and asset management. His career includes senior positions at UBS, Citigroup, Macquarie Group, and CIMIC Group, with recent tenure as Chief Operating Officer of Plenary Middle East, where he managed major social infrastructure public-private partnerships in the UAE. HRH Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal, Arada's Executive Vice Chairman, will chair the platform with governance provided by an independent board, ensuring institutional-grade oversight and alignment with regulatory standards.
The launch addresses growing institutional appetite for Middle Eastern real estate amid regional infrastructure expansion and economic diversification initiatives. By structuring its opportunities through a regulated fund platform, Arada creates a scalable model for attracting global capital while maintaining development control and operational expertise.
The platform targets US$5 billion in assets under management within four years of establishment, a substantial target reflecting confidence in demand for professionally governed GCC real estate exposure. Arada Capital will provide institutional and qualified investors access to Arada's proprietary development pipeline alongside wider real estate and infrastructure opportunities across the Gulf Cooperation Council region and selected international markets. This structure allows the developer to monetize its expertise and project portfolio while offering investors a regulated entry point into regional assets.
Leadership reflects deep institutional investment experience. Moustafa Fahour OAM, appointed Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, brings over two decades of experience across banking, infrastructure investment, and asset management. His career includes senior positions at UBS, Citigroup, Macquarie Group, and CIMIC Group, with recent tenure as Chief Operating Officer of Plenary Middle East, where he managed major social infrastructure public-private partnerships in the UAE. HRH Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal, Arada's Executive Vice Chairman, will chair the platform with governance provided by an independent board, ensuring institutional-grade oversight and alignment with regulatory standards.
The launch addresses growing institutional appetite for Middle Eastern real estate amid regional infrastructure expansion and economic diversification initiatives. By structuring its opportunities through a regulated fund platform, Arada creates a scalable model for attracting global capital while maintaining development control and operational expertise.
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