About Mara Group
Mara Group is a Dubai-based business group founded in 1996 by entrepreneur Ashish J. Thakkar. It has interests in technology, financial services, real estate, infrastructure and other sectors, with a strong focus on Africa.
The group's founder started in business at a young age, trading computer hardware, and built the company into a multi-sector group. Its connection to both the UAE and Africa reflects Dubai's long-standing role as a trading and business hub linking the Gulf with African markets.
Technology has been a key area. Mara Group has been associated with initiatives such as smartphone manufacturing in Africa, aiming to produce devices locally rather than relying entirely on imports, as well as other technology ventures.
Financial services and real estate projects form other parts of the group's portfolio, along with investments in infrastructure and energy.
Africa's young, growing population and expanding digital economy have attracted investors from the Gulf, and Dubai serves as a base for many businesses operating across the continent.
The UAE has deepened its economic ties with African countries through trade, investment, logistics and aviation links, with Dubai and Abu Dhabi companies active in sectors from ports to telecommunications.
Entrepreneurs who connect the Gulf and Africa have played a role in channelling investment and building businesses across both regions.
Multi-sector groups like Mara often combine their own operating businesses with investments in partner companies.
Mara Group is an established business group rather than an early-stage startup, and Startups UAE includes it among the Dubai-based companies focused on African markets.
More details about its current portfolio are best checked on the company's website.
The group's founder started in business at a young age, trading computer hardware, and built the company into a multi-sector group. Its connection to both the UAE and Africa reflects Dubai's long-standing role as a trading and business hub linking the Gulf with African markets.
Technology has been a key area. Mara Group has been associated with initiatives such as smartphone manufacturing in Africa, aiming to produce devices locally rather than relying entirely on imports, as well as other technology ventures.
Financial services and real estate projects form other parts of the group's portfolio, along with investments in infrastructure and energy.
Africa's young, growing population and expanding digital economy have attracted investors from the Gulf, and Dubai serves as a base for many businesses operating across the continent.
The UAE has deepened its economic ties with African countries through trade, investment, logistics and aviation links, with Dubai and Abu Dhabi companies active in sectors from ports to telecommunications.
Entrepreneurs who connect the Gulf and Africa have played a role in channelling investment and building businesses across both regions.
Multi-sector groups like Mara often combine their own operating businesses with investments in partner companies.
Mara Group is an established business group rather than an early-stage startup, and Startups UAE includes it among the Dubai-based companies focused on African markets.
More details about its current portfolio are best checked on the company's website.