Dubai-listed Shuaa Capital has appointed Nabil Al Rantisi as Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective September 1, 2025, in a leadership shake-up aimed at accelerating its growth agenda.
The decision marks a pivotal moment for the UAE-based investment firm as it seeks to strengthen its core businesses and explore new revenue streams across the region and international markets.
Outgoing CEO Wafik Ben Mansour, credited with steering the company through a difficult restructuring and back into profitability, will transition into the role of senior advisor to the board. Under his leadership, Shuaa delivered two consecutive quarters of profits, stabilized its balance sheet, and improved its capital structure.
The appointment of Al Rantisi is expected to build on this foundation. Known for his experience in asset management and capital markets, he is tasked with leading Shuaa’s five-year growth plan that aims to enhance shareholder value and reposition the firm as a regional financial powerhouse.
Earlier this month, Shuaa Capital revealed plans to launch new investment funds and reactivate its investment banking platform, signaling a return to expansion mode after years of restructuring. The strategy is designed to capture opportunities in equities, private credit, and regional capital markets at a time of rising investor demand in the Gulf.
Market analysts note that Al Rantisi’s appointment underscores the company’s commitment to long-term value creation while balancing innovation with prudent risk management. With strong backing from its board, Shuaa Capital is expected to ramp up its role in financial services and investment banking in the Middle East and beyond.
The company’s shares, traded on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), have gained modestly this year as investors welcomed signs of recovery and operational stability. The leadership change is seen as a bid to restore Shuaa’s competitive edge and drive sustainable growth in one of the region’s most dynamic financial sectors.
