Our History

	Official final closing of GC Equity Partners Fund II.
	Gulf Capital acquires TechnoScan, one of the largest Diagnostic Imaging services operations in Egypt.
	Gulf Capital and Related Companies, the most prominent privately-owned US-based real estate firm, join forces and launch a ground-breaking mixed-use real estate development venture "Gulf Related."
	Gulf Capital launches its flagship buyout Fund, GC Equity Partners Fund II.
	Gulf Capital and Credit Suisse Alternative Investments, one of the world's largest alternative asset managers, launch a long-term strategic alliance focused on investing in the fast-growing Gulf and Middle East economies.
	Gulf Capital acquires 50% of Ma'arif for Education & Training (Ma'arif), the largest owner and operator of private schools in Saudi Arabia. Gulf Capital wins the award for the "Best Mid-market Deal of the Year" at the Private Equity World MENA Awards 2007 for their investment in Metito.
	Gulf Capital acquires, along with other co-investors, the remaining 50% shares in Gulf Marine Services LLC (GMS), The transaction gives the Gulf Capital-led consortium 100% control of GMS.
	Gulf Capital is granted an Investment Company License from the UAE Central Bank.
	Gulf Capital floats Maritime Industrial Services (MIS), on the Oslo Main Bourse. MIS is the first GCC company to go public in Norway.
	Gulf Capital acquires a 50% stake in Gulf Marine Services LLC , one of the largest jack-up barge and support vessel operating company in the UAE with presence throughout the Gulf.
	Gulf Capital becomes one of the largest institutional investors in Depa United Group, the largest interior fit-out contractor and refurbisher in the GCC. Gulf Capital completes acquisition of a majority stake in Metito Holdings Limited, one of the world's largest providers of desalination, water and wastewater solutions.
	Gulf Capital leads Investment Consortium that acquires 50% of Maritime Industrial Services company, a regional leader in the Oil and Gas construction and services industry.
	Incorporation of Gulf Capital Pvt JSC. Gulf Capital was founded by Hareb Al Darmaki and Dr. Karim El Solh, former CEO of The National Investor, a leading investment bank in the UAE, to take advantage of private equity opportunities in the Gulf Cooperation Council (the GCC) region. Formed as a UAE private joint stock company, the Firm was initially capitalized with US$330 million of equity from an extensive shareholder base that includes some of the region's most prestigious financial institutions, pension funds, family groups and businessmen.