This website uses technical, customisation and analytical cookies, both first-party and third-party, to anonymously facilitate browsing and analyse statistics on use of the website. Learn more
Search results
-
Yatooq: Longing for Arabic Coffee
Roberge, Mark N.; Yucaoglu, Gamze; Al-Rachedy, SamerCase HBS-819075-EFinanceAs one of the few female entrepreneurs in Saudi Arabia, Lateefa Alwaalan had been trying to produce the perfect cup of Arabic coffee for over a decade. In 2007, she began testing various coffee blends, which she later branded Yatooq, the Arabic word for "craving" or "longing". She soon realized that the brewing process was just as important as the blend in consistently producing a great cup of Arabic coffee. Therefore, she developed the world's f...Starting at €8.20
-
King Abdullah Economic City: Population Drivers and Cash Flow
Macomber, John D.Case HBS-219079-EFinanceCEO of high profile new economic city in Saudi Arabia must decide how to allocate limited investment funds across projects under duress. Issues include understanding core economic drivers, planning infrastructure investment and return, attracting multinationals, energy policy, sustainability, urban planning, government incentives and regulations. Students must allocate limited funds, or accept outside investors at distress terms, with respect to ...Starting at €8.20
-
Aramco’s Privatization and IPO Dilemma: Timing and Valuation
Emir HrnjićCase IVEY-9B20N031-EFinance, StrategyIn November 2019, Saudi Arabia’s government officials and advisers had to decide whether or not to proceed with a plan to make the government-owned Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco) a private company and list it on a stock exchange. At the time, Aramco wStarting at €8.20
-
Ajeej Capital: Investing in Emerging Markets
Viceira, Luis M.; Kuzucu, ErenCase HBS-219029-EFinanceIn October 2007, Tarek Sakka and Fouad Dajani launched Ajeej Capital, the first independent investment advisory in the MENA region. Fittingly named ajeej, an Arabic word which translates to "growth and propagation in a chaotic setting," the firm's AUM grew from $20 million to $1 billion before its 10th anniversary despite a deep-cutting global financial crisis, market turmoil driven by the Arab Spring, and years of weak oil prices. Leveraging dee...Starting at €8.20