SANAM Strengthens Its Regional Position with International Award
International Finance recognises Dr. Sulaiman Tareq Al Abduljader in 2026 for his leadership strategy in alternative investments
Kuwait – 14 October 2026
SANAM Group Holding Company announced that its Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Sulaiman Tareq Al Abduljader, has received the Best CEO Strategies in Alternative Investments – 2026 award at the International Finance Awards 2026. The recognition reflects the Group’s strategic direction in strengthening its position in the alternative investments sector and expanding its presence across regional markets.
The recognition comes amid SANAM Group Holding Company’s ongoing strategic transformation, which focuses on developing specialised investment platforms, enhancing capital allocation efficiency, and adopting an investment model based on active ownership and corporate governance, with the objective of creating sustainable, long-term value for shareholders.
A Strategy Focused on Developing Investment Platforms
SANAM focuses on building and developing four core investment platforms: Healthcare, Education, Real Estate, and Industrials. These platforms strengthen the diversification of its investment portfolio and support its ability to capitalise on economic opportunities across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) markets.
The Group adopts an investment approach focused on sectors with long-term growth potential, while developing the operational capabilities of its portfolio companies and strengthening their strategic integration to build more sustainable and scalable businesses.
SANAM is also reinforcing its philosophy of Patient Capital and Active Ownership, adopting a long-term investment perspective that combines disciplined capital allocation, active investment management, and the establishment of institutional structures that ensure strategic alignment between the Group and its subsidiaries and associates.
Leadership Driving Growth and Value Creation
Commenting on the recognition, Dr. Sulaiman Tareq Al Abduljader, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SANAM Group Holding Company, said:
“We are proud of this recognition, which reflects the collective efforts in developing SANAM’s strategy and strengthening its position in the alternative investments sector.”
He added:
“We remain committed to expanding the Group’s presence across regional markets and developing our investments in key sectors, while focusing on high-quality opportunities that align with our investment vision and deliver sustainable value to our shareholders.”
Strengthening SANAM’s Regional Investment Position
This recognition reflects SANAM Group Holding Company’s ongoing efforts to advance its business model and reinforce its role as a holding company specialising in alternative investments, combining investment discipline, a long-term vision, and active portfolio management.
The Group continues to implement its strategy of expanding its operations, strengthening strategic partnerships, and developing its investment platforms in response to growing economic opportunities across the region. These efforts further reinforce SANAM’s position as a regional investment group focused on sustainable value creation.
About SANAM Group Holding Company
SANAM Group Holding Company (KPSC) is a public shareholding company headquartered in Kuwait. Established in 1982, SANAM is a leading alternative investment company in the GCC and was listed on Boursa Kuwait in 2004. SANAM focuses its investments on strategic sectors, including healthcare, education, industrials and real estate across the GCC, by acquiring significant stakes in companies operating in these sectors and working with its partners to create value for shareholders and serve the communities in which it invests.
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