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Ruya Partners, established in 2020, is an independent private credit firm based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The firm specializes in providing flexible funding solutions to private sector companies in developing markets, particularly targeting small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are underserved by traditional financing markets. Ruya Partners aims to bridge the significant funding gap in these regions by offering bespoke financing solutions that support economic growth, diversification, and the advancement of regional socio-economic agendas. The firm's investment approach focuses on companies with strong business fundamentals, cash-generating capabilities, and proven management teams with a demonstrated track record of successful execution. Ruya Partners' capital is typically used to finance growth, acquisitions, recapitalize company balance sheets, or rationalize the existing investor base, among other general corporate purposes. The firm is regulated by the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Financial Services Regulatory Authority and is licensed to manage collective investment funds. Ruya Partners is committed to integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors into its investment process, aligning with international ESG best practice standards adapted for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, including the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) Principles, the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Standards, and the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).