Waha Capital stakes growth on Abu Dhabi and Asia

Formerly a leasing and finance company, Waha Capital has been restructured into an Abu Dhabi-based holding company that aims to drive multi-sector business growth by establishing four subsidiaries in some of the fastest-growing sectors in the Middle East.

CEO Samer Alhaj believes the success of Waha Capital, previously Oasis International Leasing - one of the oldest listed companies on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange - is in diversification. The restructuring gave rise to Waha Leasing, Waha Land, Waha Maritime and Waha Financial Services.

Backed by assets that include the management and leasing of 53 commercial aircraft valued at around $2 billion and a 6-sq-km industrial development in Abu Dhabi worth about $5 billion, Waha Capital continues to expand its portfolio.