Dubai International Capital CEO honoured with MENA award
Released
on: January 6, 2009, 3:33 am
Press
Release Author: Dubai
International Capital
Industry:
Financial
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Release Summary: Sameer Al Ansari of Dubai International Capital
Recognised at 2nd Annual Private Equity World Awards MENA 2008
for Contribution to the Industry
Press
Release Body: Dubai International Capital LLC ('DIC') has announced
that its Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Sameer
Al Ansari, was honoured with the 'Special Merit Award for Outstanding
Contribution to the Industry' at the 2nd Annual Private Equity
World Awards MENA 2008 for his invaluable contributions to the
regional private equity sector. The coveted recognition from industry
peers was presented to Sameer Al Ansari for the second consecutive
year at a ceremony held in Dubai.
In
addition to recognising Al Ansari for his leading role in the
development of the private
equity industry, the distinction also reflects the increasingly
influential role of Dubai International
Capital, the international investment company that Al Ansari
helped establish in 2004.
Organised
by Terrapinn, a business media company, the Private Equity World
Awards MENA 2008 recognises leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators
and pioneers in the MENA private equity and venture capital industries.
Sameer Al Ansari said: "It is a privilege to receive this
prestigious award for the second year running. It is not only
an honour to have been chosen, but the award is a testament to
the talent and expertise of DIC's team who have contributed to
building DIC into a well-respected name in the private equity
sphere within a span of four years."
Sameer
Al Ansari is the recipient of several accolades, including
the '50 Most Influential People in Private Equity' by Private
Equity International (2007) and the Young Arab Leaders (YAL) Award
from Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Establishment for Young Business
Leaders (2005).
Symon
Rubens, Managing Director, Terrapinn Middle East, said: "Terrapinn
would like to congratulate Mr Al Ansari on his outstanding work
and contribution to the private equity industry. Our mission is
to identify and reward those individuals, teams and companies
who have demonstrated an unparalleled ability to succeed and it
gives us great pleasure to celebrate their remarkable accomplishments."
Under
Al Ansari's leadership, DIC has emerged as a leading investment
company in the private and global
equities markets with an outstanding reputation and track
record. Earlier this year, DIC was named MENA Private Equity Firm
of the Year in the 6th annual Awards for Excellence in Private
Equity Europe 2008, organised by Dow Jones Private Equity News.
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Notes to Editors
About Dubai International Capital LLC:
Established in 2004, DIC is an international investment company
with offices in Dubai and London focused on both private equity
and public equity. A wholly-owned subsidiary of Dubai Holding,
DIC manages an international portfolio of diverse assets that
provide its stakeholders with value growth, diversification, and
strategic investments. Assets under management total over US$13
billion.
Among
the many accolades, DIC's Executive Chairman and CEO, Sameer Al
Ansari, is also the recipient of numerous industry awards including,
Special Merit Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Industry
for two consecutive years (2007, 2008) by PE World MENA Awards
and was ranked as the 11th most powerful Arab in the world by
Arabian Business
Web
Site: http://www.dubaiic.com
Contact
Details:
For further information please contact:
Mark Lunn
Dubai International Capital LLC
PR Contact
PO Box 72888
Dubai International Financial Centre
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Tel: +9714 362 1888
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