Fund Managers
Why should you want access to capital in the GCC?

The GCC is the second fastest growing economic block globally, enjoying a strong and stable economic environment with a surplus of capital looking to achieve a return on investment globally.


Some important economic statistics:
  • The Countries comprising the GCC (Bahrain, Oman, Yemen, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait”) are growing GDP annually between 6% and 12% with expected continuation through 2012.
  • Sustained high oil prices and rising production means cash surplus for the GCC governments will continue.
  • The governments of the GCC have strong fiscal stimulus packages in place, even with inflation growing.
  • Central Bank international reserves in some GCC countries are equivalent to about 10 months of imports.
  • Enormous amounts of wealth surplus in cash. Just in Kuwait, over 15B KD (“Kuwaiti Dinars”) or $60B CAD on deposit in private holdings in Kuwait from family offices and institutional accounts.
  • National income average rose over 19% in the past 4 years.
  • Current account and fiscal surpluses in 2006 of 26% and 17% respectively.
  • Purchasing power is sharply higher as per capita GDP averages 15% annual growth.
With Global Arabian's proven track record of raising capital, we are able to bring quality, “best of breed” managers to the region.