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Amanat Holdings
Amanat Holdings is a Dubai-listed asset manager focused on GCC education and healthcare infrastructure.
Amanat Holdings
Amanat Holdings was established in 2014 and trades on the Dubai Financial Market. Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil serves as chairman and largest disclosed shareholder. Dr. Ali Saeed bin Harmal Aldhaheri, founder of Abu Dhabi University, sits as vice chairman. The firm owns and operates social infrastructure assets. Confirmed holdings include North London Collegiate School Dubai in Sobha Hartland and Cambridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center in Abu Dhabi. Both assets sit inside the GCC region. Deployment occurs via direct ownership of operating facilities rather than fund-of-funds or co-investment vehicles. John Ireland acts as chief executive officer. Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil signed The Giving Pledge. Dr. Ali Saeed bin Harmal Aldhaheri has held YPO membership since 2009 and serves on the Dubai Chamber of Commerce board. No recent operational events from the last 24 months appear in available records. moat_notes: Thin coverage from limited sources; no AUM, deal flow, or recent events available.
General information
Firm type
Generalist
Year founded
2014
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Middle East
Country
United Arab Emirates
City
Dubai
Corporate office
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Principals
Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil
Chairman
Dr. Ali Saeed bin Harmal Aldhaheri
Chairman of the Board
John Ireland
Chief Executive Officer
H.E. Dhafer Sahmi Al Ahbabi
Vice Chairman of the Board
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Amanat Holdings?
Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil serves as chairman and major shareholder. John Ireland holds the chief executive officer role. The board includes Dr. Ali Saeed bin Harmal Aldhaheri as vice chairman.
Does Amanat Holdings participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm deploys through direct ownership of operating assets. Confirmed positions include North London Collegiate School Dubai and Cambridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center Abu Dhabi.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
No public disclosure identifies a single family wealth source. The company operates as a listed investment vehicle with institutional and individual shareholders.
What sectors does Amanat Holdings target?
The firm specializes in education and healthcare. Assets concentrate on social infrastructure within the GCC region.
How is Amanat Holdings related to its founders' other entities?
Dr. Ali Saeed bin Harmal Aldhaheri founded Abu Dhabi University. Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil participates in The Giving Pledge. These connections sit outside the listed company structure.
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