Founded in January, 2007, by Fawaz Y. Ghanem, a former UBS investment banker on Wall Street with extensive M&A expertise, Ithmar Invest PSC has established itself as the pre-eminent player in Jordan and the wider MENA region. Ithmar Invest is headquartered in Amman, Jordan and currently has three regulatory licences across jurisdictions, including Saudi Arabia and Palestine.
Ithmar Invest provides unparalleled structuring and execution capabilities across the full spectrum of corporate finance services including debt arrangement and equity placement. Ithmar Invest’s deal portfolio spans transactions of exceptional scale and complexity, including a recent $40.0 million equity private placement for Aljazeera Agricultural Company and a $120.0 million bond issuance arrangement for Arab Palestinian Investment Co. (APIC), which included a $ 15.0 million participation by the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
Ithmar advises leading public and private institutions as well as regional sovereign wealth funds on M&A, equity and debt mandates across various markets, including Jordan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and UAE. The firm’s strong regional network also extends to family offices and ultra-high-net-worth clients, which is underpinned by the firm’s reputation for integrity, discretion, and precision.
Mr. Ghanem’s leadership is central to the firm’s culture; his entrepreneurial drive, disciplined work ethic, and hands-on approach ensure Ithmar Invest remains first to market with innovative financing solutions. His commitment is matched by a demanding schedule, starting before dawn with a review of global financial news and extending into long working days involving travel across hubs. With a relentless pace of operations, extensive presence, and credibility, Ithmar Invest exemplifies the strategic agility and professional excellence demanded in today’s competitive landscape.
The Capital Finance International (CFI.co) Judging Panel congratulates Ithmar Invest PSC on winning the 2025 award for Innovator in Debt and Equity Financing (Jordan).