Mara Corporation is a multi-sector business services company. It operates in the technology, financial services, manufacturing, real estate and agriculture industries.
| Company 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 (2014)[1] |
| Website | maraphones |
The company was founded by Ashish J. Thakkar in 1996, and is now[when?] active in 24 countries and employs more than 11,000 people. It is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.[1]
Description
editMara 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.[2] In 2010 Mara Group was selected by the World Economic Forum as a Global Growth Company.[3] The company is active in 22 countries and, through its investments and operations, employs more than 11,000 people.[1]
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.[4]
Mara Phones
editMara Phones part of the Mara Corporation launched smartphone factories on the African Continent in October 2019. Kigali, Rwanda was the inaugural location for the Mara Phones manufacturing facility and Durban, South Africa opened shortly after.[5]
Mara Phones has launched two models, the Mara X and Mara Z.[6]
Mara Phones Lab
editMara Phones Lab is the technology arm of Mara Phones.[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ a b c "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.
- ^ "Ashish Thakkar - Mara Group - Naseba". naseba.com. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
- ^ "List of Global Growth Company Members As of 19 November 2013" (PDF). World Economic Forum. 19 November 2013. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
- ^ "UN Women And Mara Foundation Announce Partnership To Support Women Entrepreneurs". United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. 29 January 2014. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
- ^ "Rwanda launches first 'Made in Africa' smartphones". reuters.com. 8 October 2019. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
- ^ "Rwanda just released the first smartphone made entirely in Africa". fastcompany.com. 9 October 2019. Retrieved 23 March 2023.