Sulaiman Al-Rubaie

Chief Investment Officer @ Mabanee Company | Corporate Portfolio Management and Novice Horticulturalist

Kuwait City, Al Asimah, Kuwait

About

Experience in corporate finance, M&A, entrepreneurship, and private equity in the Middle East and Europe. Advised on several mergers and acquisitions in the MENA region. In addition, led/co-led the company formation of several Gulf leaders including Al Manar Financing and Leasing Co, KBT Holiding, Al Fajer Retakaful, Gulf Takaful Insurance Company, First Qatar for Real Estate Development among others. Served on the boards of Al Mazaya Holding (Kuwait), Jordan Trade Facilities (Jordan), Al Bareeq Holding (Kuwait), Bindar General Trade and Investment (Jordan), and Ittihad Schools (Jordan). Also an entrepreneur in agricultural production & retail, healthcare services provision, and Spa and beauty businesses. Specialties: M&A, Private Equity, Entrepreneurship, General Corp. Finance

Experience

  • Chief Investment Officer at Mabanee Company (K.P.S.C)
    Oct 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

    As Chief Investment Officer at Mabanee, I lead strategy, planning, investment execution, and portfolio steering to grow a leading regional real estate platform. My work centers on feasibility assessment, capital allocation discipline, and strategic insight — ensuring our developments and acquisitions deliver sustainable value, strong returns, and long-term competitive advantage.

  • Acting General Manager at Al Shaheen Nurseries and Agricultural Co.
    Feb 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

    Founded in 1985, a family owned business involved in real estate investments and food and horticultural production and retail.

  • Board Director (formerly Chairman) at Jassim Transports & Stevedoring Co.
    Apr 2011 - Present · 15 yrs 8 mos

  • Managing Director Investment Management at KAMCO Investment Company
    Nov 2019 - Dec 2023 · 4 yrs 2 mos

  • Managing Partner at Global Capital Managment ( PE Arm of Global Investment House)
    Apr 2014 - Dec 2023 · 9 yrs 9 mos