Mara Group
Mara Corporation is a multi-sector business services company. It operates in the technology, financial services, manufacturing, real estate & agriculture industries.
| Type | Private limited company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Conglomerate |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Founder | Ashish J. Thakkar |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Africa, Middle East and Indian Sub-Continent |
Key people | Jagdish Thakkar, Chairman Ashish J. Thakkar Founder and CEO |
| Products | Financial Services Infrastructure Technology BPO Real Estate Investment Advisory |
Number of employees | Approximately 11,000[1] |
| Website | www |
The company was founded by Ashish J. Thakkar,[2] in 1996, and is now active in 24 countries and employs more than 11,000 people.[3] It is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Description
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.[4] In 2010 Mara Group was selected by the World Economic Forum as a Global Growth Company.[5] The company is active in 22 countries and, through its investments and operations, employs more than 11,000 people.[6]
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.[7][8]
Mara Phones
Mara Phones part of the Mara Corporation is the first to launch smartphone factories on the African Continent, Kigali, Rwanda was the inaugural location for the Mara Phones manufacturing facility and Durban, South Africa opened shortly after.[9]
Mara Phones has launched two models, the Mara X and Mara Z.
Mara Phones Lab
Mara Phones Lab is the technology arm of Mara Phones.
References
- Nsehe, Mfonobong (18 June 2012). "Young, Successful And African: Ashish J.Thakkar, CEO of Mara Group". Forbes Magazine. Retrieved 18 June 2012.
- Nsehe, Mfonobong (4 March 2014). "Harvard Business School Adopts Mara Group As African Case Study". Forbes Magazine. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
- Nsehe, Mfonobong (18 June 2012). "Young, Successful And African: Ashish J.Thakkar, CEO of Mara Group". Forbes Magazine. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
- WEF, . (19 November 2013). "List of Global Growth Company Members As of 19 November 2013" (PDF). World Economic Forum (WEF). Retrieved 1 August 2014.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
- "The lion's roar: Ashish J Thakkar's rise from Rwanda genocide to $1bn powerhouse". Arabian Business.com. 12 December 2014. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
- Nsehe, Mfonobong (7 August 2012). "Young African Millionaire Launches Mara.com, Africa's First Online Mentorship Network". Forbes Magazine. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
- News, . (29 January 2014). "UN Women And Mara Foundation Announce Partnership To Support Women Entrepreneurs". United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women). Retrieved 1 August 2014.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
- https://www.forbes.com/sites/tobyshapshak/2019/10/31/africas-mara-group-launches-phone-factories-in-durban-kigali/#6f119f24230b