Dubai International Capital (DIC) is the international investment arm of Dubai Holding, established in 2004. The firm specializes in private equity investments, focusing on mid-cap companies in Europe and North America. DIC's investment strategy includes secondary buy-outs, with notable investments in companies such as Travelodge, Merlin Entertainments, Doncasters, Mauser, Alliance Medical, and Almatis. In addition to private equity, DIC manages investments in emerging markets across the Middle East and North Africa, encompassing leveraged buyouts, funds, co-investments, infrastructure, growth, and development capital. The firm also invests in public equities, targeting Fortune 500 companies through its Global Strategic Equities Fund, which has held stakes in global leaders like Sony and EADS. DIC's diversified portfolio reflects its commitment to achieving above-average risk-adjusted returns and contributing to economic growth through strategic investments.