Amanat presses ahead with AED 1.5B investment plan: Chairman

Amanat announced last July the launch of an AED 1.5 billion investment program over the next three years to expand its operations.

Amanat Holdings said the company is evaluating a vibrant pipeline of investment opportunities in its core markets, in addition to selected prospects that could add specialized capabilities or enhance existing operations.
 
Amanat will maintain a selective approach to acquisitions and will not pursue deals solely to deploy capital or increase the group’s size, Al Bayan newspaper reported, citing Chairman, Ali Aldhaheri.
 
Notably, Amanat announced last July the launch of an AED 1.5 billion investment program over the next three years to expand its operations across healthcare and education through a mix of organic growth and targeted acquisitions, supporting returns, boosting profitability, and creating sustainable value for shareholders.
 
Aldhaheri confirmed that Amanat is pressing ahead with the program and will allocate capital to opportunities offering the best combination of strategic fit, attractive returns, market potential, and execution ability — without setting predetermined allocation ratios by sector, market, or investment type.
 
He clarified that the goal is not to deploy the full AED 1.5 billion for its own sake, but to invest capital prudently in opportunities that can enhance returns and create sustainable, long-term value for shareholders.
 
The investment program will be funded through a mix of available cash, internally generated cash flows, recycling of capital, and, if necessary, debt financing.
 
Amanat is entering this new growth phase from a solid financial position that gives it flexibility in funding options. The company will determine the optimal structure for each investment based on cost, maturity, flexibility, risk, and expected returns.
 
Maintaining a strong financial position remains a top priority alongside being able to act quickly when attractive investment opportunities arise, while expected returns will remain the key factor in capital allocation decisions.
 
In the healthcare sector, he noted Cambridge Health Group currently has over 700 inpatient beds in its GCC network, with a clear pathway to exceed 1,000 beds in the coming years.
 
He said the expansion strategy is not limited to increasing bed numbers, as the group also sees potential to grow rehabilitation, home healthcare, and surgical services, as well as other specialized areas, alongside targeted acquisitions that enhance its capabilities and position in the market.