Private limited company | |
Industry | Conglomerate |
Founded | 1996 |
Founder | Ashish J. Thakkar |
Headquarters | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
Area served
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Africa, Middle East and Indian Sub-Continent |
Key people
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Jagdish Thakkar, Chairman Ashish J. Thakkar Founder and CEO |
Products |
Financial Services Infrastructure Technology BPO Real Estate Investment Advisory |
Number of employees
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Approximately 11,000 |
Website | www |
Mara Group is a Pan-African multi-sector business services company. It operates in the technology, financial services, manufacturing, real estate & agriculture industries.
The company was founded by Ashish J. Thakkar, in 1996, and is now active in 24 countries and employs more than 11,000 people. It is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Mara was founded by Ashish J. Thakkar, in 1996. The company grew into an international multi-sector business, with operations and interests across 24 countries including 22 in Africa. In 2010 Mara Group was selected by the World Economic Forum as a Global Growth Company. The company is active in 22 countries and, through its investments and operations, employs more than 11,000 people.
The Mara Foundation was founded in 2009 and is the company’s social enterprise project. It provides African entrepreneurs with resources for online mentor-ship, business incubation and funding.