Founded in January 2007 in Dubai, FORSA provides investment opportunities primarily to the growing bank of high net worth women in the UAE and GCC region. This includes offering women the opportunity to invest in the region's booming economic development and empowering them to realize their business aspirations by providing access to professional expertise and support. FORSA is geared to offer a portfolio of investment opportunities aligned with the growth sectors most significantly contributing to the region's GDP. With a profound understanding of the unique investment potential in the region, comprehensive knowledge of the business landscape and a skilled management team, FORSA is currently targeting investments in real estate, private equity opportunities in the mid-cap segment seeking expansion capital as well as providing venture capital to female-led and female-focused start-ups. FORSA is part of the holding company, Dubai World, which manages and supervises the portfolio of businesses and projects for Dubai Government and works towards making Dubai the leading hub for the commerce and trading industry.