Monday, November 28, 2011

Middle East Sovereign Funds Invest in Moroccan Tourism Industry

Qatar Holdings, the Kuwait Investment Authority’s Al Ajial Investments and Aabar Investments agreed with Morocco’s Fund for the Development of Tourism to inject US$ 2.5 billion into a newly-created vehicle called Wessal Capital. Wessal Capital will focus on developing new resorts in Morocco.

Proposed Equity Capital Structure of Wessal Capital :
  • 25% Qatar Holdings
  • 25% Al Ajial Investments
  • 25% Aabar Investments
  • 25% Morocco’s Fund for the Development of Tourism
via The Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute