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Emirates Investment Authority
Emirates Investment Authority is a sovereign wealth fund established in 2007 in the United Arab Emirates. It has made two investments, including a PIPE...
Emirates Investment Authority
Emirates Investment Authority is a sovereign wealth fund established in 2007 in the United Arab Emirates. It has made two investments, including a PIPE investment in du on June 17, 2019.
General information
Firm type
Sovereign Wealth Fund
Year founded
2007
Location
Region
Middle East
Country
United Arab Emirates
City
Abu Dhabi
Corporate office
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Principals
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Chairman
Mohamed Hadi Al Hussaini
Deputy Chairman
Mohamed Hamad Al Mehairi
Chief Executive Officer
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How does the Emirates Investment Authority differ from ADIA or Mubadala?
The EIA is the sole sovereign wealth fund at the UAE federal level, drawing its capital from federal government surpluses rather than emirate-specific oil revenues. ADIA and Mubadala are Abu Dhabi emirate-level funds managing the emirate's own reserves, while the EIA stewards assets belonging to the entire seven-emirate federation. This federal mandate means the EIA's governance includes direct representation from the UAE Ministry of Finance.
Who runs investment decisions at the EIA?
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan chairs the EIA board, with Mohamed Hadi Al Hussaini, UAE Minister of State for Financial Affairs, serving as Deputy Chairman. Mohamed Hamad Al Mehairi holds the CEO role and oversees the day-to-day investment execution and team management, operating under the strategic direction set by the board.
What asset classes does the EIA invest in?
The EIA's mandate spans public equities, fixed income, private equity, real estate, and infrastructure. Confirmed public equity holdings have included UAE telecom incumbent Etisalat. On the private side, the fund owns commercial real estate such as the International Tower in Abu Dhabi and has held strategic logistics stakes like Aramex.
Does the EIA publish its assets under management?
No. The EIA does not publicly disclose its AUM. As a member of the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds, it follows the Santiago Principles, but those principles do not require public disclosure of portfolio size. Independent estimates vary widely and remain unconfirmed.
Where does the EIA's capital come from?
The EIA is funded by federal government surpluses, which include contributions from state-owned enterprises and federal petroleum revenues not allocated to individual emirates. This distinguishes it from emirate-level funds that directly receive the oil royalties of a single ruling family or emirate government.
Is the EIA active in direct private equity or does it primarily invest through funds?
The EIA engages in both direct investments and fund commitments. The fund has a history of taking direct stakes in regional operating companies like Etisalat and Aramex, while also maintaining a real estate portfolio that includes direct property assets. The specific ratio of direct to fund investment is not publicly broken out.
How is the EIA governed?
The EIA board includes the Minister of State for Financial Affairs as Deputy Chairman, embedding federal fiscal policy oversight directly into the investment governance structure. The fund is a full member of the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds and adheres to the Santiago Principles on transparency, accountability, and governance.
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