Description

The Jadwa REIT Saudi Fund is a publicly traded, Shariah-compliant real estate investment trust, structured as a closed-end fund. Its investment strategy focuses on acquiring a diversified portfolio of real estate assets, primarily located in Saudi Arabia's principal cities. The fund operates under the strict regulatory framework and guidelines established by the Capital Market Authority (CMA) for Real Estate Investment Funds. Units of the REIT are listed and traded on the Tadawul stock exchange, complying with its rules and regulations. Launched with an initial capital base of SAR 1.58 billion, the fund has a long operational term of 99 years, which can be extended at the Fund Manager's discretion, subject to CMA approval. The primary goal of this REIT is to deliver consistent income to its investors through investments in income-generating real estate properties. The fund aims to distribute cash dividends quarterly, amounting to at least 90% of its annual net profit. Capital gains, however, are excluded from this distribution and may instead be reinvested to expand the asset portfolio or for property maintenance and enhancement. The REIT is professionally managed by Jadwa Investment Company, a Saudi Arabian closed joint-stock company. Jadwa operates as an "Authorized Person" under a license granted by the CMA (Resolution No. 1-83-2005, dated 21/05/1426H corresponding to 28/06/2005G, with license number 06034-37, dated 13/02/1428H corresponding to 03/03/2007G). Headquartered in Riyadh, Jadwa Investment is a comprehensive Shariah-compliant investment bank providing a suite of services including asset management, advisory, corporate finance, brokerage, and custody. Its investment team is composed of seasoned experts from the asset management and investment banking sectors. Adherence to Shariah principles for the REIT is ensured by Jadwa Investment Company's dedicated Shariah Board. This board is chaired by H.E. Sheikh Dr. Abdulla Al Mutlaq, with members including Sheikh Dr. Muhammad Ali bin Ibrahim Al Qari bin Eid, Sheikh Bader Abdulaziz Al Omar, and Sheikh Ahmed Abdulrahman Al Gaidy. The REIT's Terms & Conditions were formally issued on December 25, 2017 (07/04/1439H), with units initially offered at SAR 10 each. The initial real estate assets comprising the fund's portfolio were independently valued by Saudi Authority for Accredited Valuers-licensed professionals, notably ValuStrat and WhiteCube. AlBilad Investment Company acts as the fund's custodian.