Article: Largest Private Equity fund raised in Middle East by Abraaj Capital.

Karachi, December 19(PPI): Abraaj Capital, largest private equity firm in Middle East, North Africa & South Asia region Monday announced final closing of its $500 million second Buyout Fund (ABOFII), largest fund ever to be raised in Middle East. With closure of new fund, Abraaj has $1 billion of assets under management."The reputation and track record of Abraaj Capital has allowed us to raise and close ABOF II in record time" said Arif Naqvi, Executive Vice Chairman & CEO of Abraaj Capital."We are very positive about future economic prospects of the region and over next few years we will be using this fund to act as a catalyst for growth in Middle East and return ...

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