TNI Background

TNI was founded in 1994 as a private joint stock company registered in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and wholly owned by UAE nationals who belong to the highest echelons of the business and political community. Since its incorporation, the firm has grown by implementing four capital increases for a total current paid-up capital of AED 550 million.


In the early years spanning 1995 through 1999, the firm built its proprietary portfolio. During that period, it launched a number of successful companies, including Gulf Energy Systems, National Investor Property Management Company (Colliers UAE) and National Inspection Company. The firm also lead-managed numerous public offerings, such as Abu Dhabi Ship Building, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Oasis International Leasing Company, Tabreed, Manasek and Asmak.


In late 1999, the firm responded to changing market conditions by pursuing a new strategy devised to address the anticipated growing demand for capital market products and investment banking services throughout the UAE. In 2005, TNI continued its evolution into a comprehensive investment banking firm with the launch of the asset management and real estate divisions. These developments, along with a continued commitment to excellence, have earned the firm considerable value and trust in the marketplace. The year 2006 witnessed further expansion in TNI’s operations and business offerings with the launch of our investment research department and the marketing of the firm’s first third party private equity fund. During the year, the firm also became the first UAE investment banking firm to be licensed in the newly created Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).As part of its expansion drive, the firm also signed a partnership agreement with one of the most prominent business groups in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to set up a joint venture in Riyadh.


Today, the firm’s team of professionals differentiate themselves through their focus on delivering high-level client service. As such, TNI tends to share a common entrepreneurial mindset with its clients. In addition to the firm’s entrepreneurial mindset, it has built a professional culture that stresses a commitment to high ethical standards, a team approach to every client engagement, and meritocracy in the workplace.