Badr Hamid Jafar
Founder at The Pearl Initiative
Profile
Badr Hamid Jafar is a businessperson who founded The Pearl Initiative and who has been at the helm of 8 different companies.
Currently, Mr. Jafar is Chairman of Gulftainer Co. Ltd., Chairman at Pearl Petroleum Co., Ltd., Chairman for Gas Cities LLC, Managing Director & Director at Crescent Group of Cos., Chief Executive Officer for Crescent Investments LLC and Chief Executive Officer & Director at Crescent Enterprises Ltd.
(both are subsidiaries of Crescent Group of Cos.) and President of Crescent Petroleum Co. International Ltd.
Mr. Jafar is also on the board of Growthgate Capital Corp.
BSC, Capital Club Ltd.
and The Pearl Initiative and Member of Young Presidents' Organization (Emirates).
In his past career Badr Hamid Jafar was Chief Executive Officer for Crescent Enterprises, Inc. and Director at Keystone Equity Partners Holding WLL.
He received a graduate degree from the University of Cambridge and a graduate degree from Cambridge Judge Business School.
Badr Hamid Jafar active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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Crescent Petroleum Co. International Ltd.
 Crescent Petroleum Co. International Ltd. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Crescent Petroleum Co. International Ltd. engages in petroleum and natural gas production activities. The firm offers exploration and development of petroleum concessions and the production and sale of crude oil, petroleum products and natural gas. The company was founded by Hamid Jafar in 1971 and is headquartered in Sharjah, the United Arab Emirates. | President | - |
Gas Cities LLC
 Gas Cities LLC Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Gas Cities LLC is an Emirati company that provides crude petroleum and natural gas services. The private company is based in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. | Chairman | - |
Pearl Petroleum Co., Ltd.
 Pearl Petroleum Co., Ltd. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Pearl Petroleum Co., Ltd. engages in the exploration, development, production, ownership, transportation, processing, distribution, marketing and sale of natural gas and petroleum related products. The company operates its projects in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. Pearl Petroleum was founded in January 2009 and is headquartered in Sharjah, the Untied Arab Emirates. | Chairman | - |
Gulftainer Co. Ltd.
 Gulftainer Co. Ltd. Other TransportationTransportation Gulftainer Co. Ltd. engages in port management and logistic services. Its services include port operation, road transport, bulk loading, storage and distribution, cargo superintendence, air transport, project forwarding, special design, sea freight and heavy life movements. The firm provides warehousing, cargo handling, freight forwarding and customs clearance services, local and international truck transportation services of cargo inspection, cleaning, repair and maintenance services of containers and ships. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. | Chairman | - |
Crescent Group of Cos.
 Crescent Group of Cos. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Crescent Group of Cos. engages in petroleum, gas, logistics, aviation, real estate, construction, mineral processing and healthcare sectors. It operates through its subsidiaries; Crescent Petroleum and Crescent Enterprises.The company was founded by Hamid Jafar in 1971 and is headquartered in Sharjah, the United Arab Emirates. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Capital Club Ltd.
 Capital Club Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Capital Club Ltd. owns and operates business and social clubs. It offers dinning, fitness centers, transport, conference rooms and swimming pools. The firm also provides concessional prices for corporate bodies. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Young Presidents' Organization (Emirates) | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Growthgate Capital Corp. BSC
 Growthgate Capital Corp. BSC Investment ManagersFinance GrowthGate Capital Corp. BSC seeks investment opportunities in middle market companies located in Middle East and Northern Africa with revenues of USD 50 - 200 million. The fund targets companies operating in the fields of retail trade, commercial, technology and distribution services. It provides financing for growth, management buyout capital requirements. | Director/Board Member | - |
| The Pearl Initiative | Founder | 2009-12-31 |
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Training of Badr Hamid Jafar
| University of Cambridge | Graduate Degree |
| Cambridge Judge Business School | Graduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 16 |
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Crescent Petroleum Co. International Ltd.
Crescent Petroleum Co. International Ltd. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Crescent Petroleum Co. International Ltd. engages in petroleum and natural gas production activities. The firm offers exploration and development of petroleum concessions and the production and sale of crude oil, petroleum products and natural gas. The company was founded by Hamid Jafar in 1971 and is headquartered in Sharjah, the United Arab Emirates. | Energy Minerals |
ENSHAA PSC
 ENSHAA PSC Real Estate DevelopmentFinance ENSHAA PSC provides real estate development services. It provides civil contracting for commercial and residential buildings, and hospitality projects. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. | Finance |
Crescent Enterprises, Inc.
 Crescent Enterprises, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Crescent Enterprises, Inc. provides construction services. The company was founded in 2001 and headquartered in Wilmington, NC. | Industrial Services |
Gas Cities LLC
Gas Cities LLC Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Gas Cities LLC is an Emirati company that provides crude petroleum and natural gas services. The private company is based in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. | Energy Minerals |
Pearl Petroleum Co., Ltd.
Pearl Petroleum Co., Ltd. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Pearl Petroleum Co., Ltd. engages in the exploration, development, production, ownership, transportation, processing, distribution, marketing and sale of natural gas and petroleum related products. The company operates its projects in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. Pearl Petroleum was founded in January 2009 and is headquartered in Sharjah, the Untied Arab Emirates. | Energy Minerals |
Gulftainer Co. Ltd.
Gulftainer Co. Ltd. Other TransportationTransportation Gulftainer Co. Ltd. engages in port management and logistic services. Its services include port operation, road transport, bulk loading, storage and distribution, cargo superintendence, air transport, project forwarding, special design, sea freight and heavy life movements. The firm provides warehousing, cargo handling, freight forwarding and customs clearance services, local and international truck transportation services of cargo inspection, cleaning, repair and maintenance services of containers and ships. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. | Transportation |
Gama Aviation (UK) Ltd.
 Gama Aviation (UK) Ltd. AirlinesTransportation Gama Aviation (UK) Ltd. provides chartered flights and specialist aviation services. It also offers business aircraft management, medical transport operations, and aircraft maintenance. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Farnborough, the United Kingdom. | Transportation |
Keystone Equity Partners Holding WLL
 Keystone Equity Partners Holding WLL Investment ManagersFinance Keystone Equity Partners Holding WLL (Keystone Equity Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2007 by Karim Anton Souaid. The firm is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. | Finance |
Capital Club Ltd.
Capital Club Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Capital Club Ltd. owns and operates business and social clubs. It offers dinning, fitness centers, transport, conference rooms and swimming pools. The firm also provides concessional prices for corporate bodies. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. | Commercial Services |
Crescent Group of Cos.
Crescent Group of Cos. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Crescent Group of Cos. engages in petroleum, gas, logistics, aviation, real estate, construction, mineral processing and healthcare sectors. It operates through its subsidiaries; Crescent Petroleum and Crescent Enterprises.The company was founded by Hamid Jafar in 1971 and is headquartered in Sharjah, the United Arab Emirates. | Miscellaneous |
| Young Presidents' Organization (Emirates) | |
Abraaj Capital Ltd.
 Abraaj Capital Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Abraaj Capital Ltd (Abraaj Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2002 by Arif Naqvi. The firm is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. | Finance |
Growthgate Capital Corp. BSC
Growthgate Capital Corp. BSC Investment ManagersFinance GrowthGate Capital Corp. BSC seeks investment opportunities in middle market companies located in Middle East and Northern Africa with revenues of USD 50 - 200 million. The fund targets companies operating in the fields of retail trade, commercial, technology and distribution services. It provides financing for growth, management buyout capital requirements. | Finance |
| The Pearl Initiative | |
Crescent Investments LLC
 Crescent Investments LLC Investment ManagersFinance Crescent Investments LLC (CE- Invests) is the private equity subsidiary of Crescent Enterprises Ltd, which is ultimately-owned by Crescent Group of Cos. The firm was established in 2007, and is headquartered in Sharjah, UAE. | Finance |
Crescent Enterprises Ltd.
 Crescent Enterprises Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Part of Crescent Group of Cos., Crescent Enterprises Ltd. is a venture capital firm. The private company is based in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The Emirati company was founded in 1971. The CEO is Badr Hamid Jafar. | Finance |
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