Strategic AdvisoryInvestment FacilitationMarket Entry

Bridging Syria with global expertise, investment & partnerships

Al Bunya Advisory connects international capital, technology and expertise with Syria's public and private sectors — enabling sustainable economic development and successful project delivery.

13+
Years in Investment Banking & Infrastructure
US$1bn+
Infrastructure Financings Structured
3
World-Class Technical Delivery Partners
1
Accountable Contractual Interface
Who We Are

A trusted strategic interface between global partners and Syria

Al Bunya Advisory is a Syrian strategic advisory and investment facilitation firm. We help investors, developers, contractors, operators, financial institutions and government entities navigate the Syrian market with confidence.

Capital, technology and technical expertise are readily available around the world. Delivering successful projects in Syria requires more — a trusted local partner that bridges international organisations with Syrian institutions through credibility, strategic insight and flawless execution.

By combining international advisory standards with deep local knowledge, institutional relationships and execution capability, we enable our partners to operate efficiently, responsibly, and with long-term success in mind.

Mission

To connect international expertise, capital and technology with Syria's reconstruction and growth priorities.

Vision

To be the trusted strategic interface between global partners and Syria's public and private sectors.

Values

Integrity, discretion, institutional rigor, and long-term partnership over transactional gain.

Operating Principles

Local credibility, international standards, evidence-based advisory, and execution discipline.

Nawara Msallati, CFA

Founder & Managing Director
  • 13+ years in investment banking, project finance & infrastructure advisory
  • Ex-Citigroup · Former Head of Project Finance at BESIX Middle East
  • Over US$1 billion of infrastructure financings and investments structured
  • Advisor to governments, sovereign entities, lenders, ECAs & global investors
  • IPFA Middle East Council Member, trainer & international speaker
Founder's Message

"Syria's reconstruction will be shaped by the quality of the partnerships that bring it to life."

Today, Syria stands at a pivotal moment. As investment opportunities re-emerge and institutions reopen to international collaboration, a unique window has been created for responsible private sector engagement.

Success will belong to those who combine international best practice with genuine local understanding and a deep commitment to Syria's reconstruction and long-term prosperity.

A unique combination of international investment banking, infrastructure finance, and Syrian market expertise.

Soubhi Ojjeh

Business Development Director
  • Entrepreneur and business development leader active across the Middle East
  • Deep regional network spanning Lebanon, Syria, the GCC and beyond
  • Track record originating, structuring and closing cross-border partnerships
  • Syrian national committed to the country's reconstruction and growth
Business Development

"Reconstruction runs on relationships — the right partners, brought to the right table, at the right time."

Soubhi leads Al Bunya's business development — building the relationships that connect international investors, contractors and technical partners with opportunities across Syria's reconstruction landscape.

With deep networks across the Levant and the GCC, he drives deal origination, partner sourcing and commercial negotiations — turning first conversations into long-term, accountable partnerships.

What We Do

Services

End-to-end support across the full lifecycle — from first market assessment through structuring, delivery and long-term operation.

01

Strategic Advisory

Institutional-grade advisory for organisations engaging with Syria's public and private sectors.

  • Strategy & market assessment
  • Programme management
  • Government relations
  • Risk & feasibility analysis
  • Evidence-based due diligence
02

Investment Facilitation

Connecting international capital with bankable opportunities in Syria's reconstruction and growth sectors.

  • Project finance structuring
  • Financial modelling & valuation
  • Lender & ECA coordination
  • Financial due diligence
  • Investor & sponsor matchmaking
03

Market Entry

Practical, end-to-end support for foreign companies entering the Syrian market.

  • Company establishment & registrations
  • Tender support & commercial negotiations
  • Business development & partner sourcing
  • Recruitment & local representation
  • Market intelligence
Proven at Scale

Track Record

Selected flagship transactions and concessions led by our founder across infrastructure finance and M&A in the Middle East.

PPP · Infrastructure

Ajman Sewerage PPP

25-year concession in Ajman, UAE. Treatment plant expanded from 60,000 to 100,000 m³/day; 300km of sewers; 120,000 properties connected. Financed by ING London & Europe Arab Bank.

PPP · Water

Abu Dhabi WWTP

25-year PPP with ADSSC. Two wastewater treatment plants with 430,000 m³/day combined capacity, delivered in 2.5 years by an international lender consortium.

BOT · Energy

Dubai Waste-to-Energy

30-year BOT with Dubai Municipality. Converts 5,000 tons of household waste per day into 171 MW — powering ~120,000 homes. In partnership with Hitachi Zosen Inova.

PPP · Social Infrastructure

Zayed City Schools PPP

The UAE's first school infrastructure PPP. Senior debt from HSBC, Intesa Sanpaolo and The Norinchukin Bank under a soft mini-perm structure.

M&A · Citigroup

ADNOC / OCI Nitrogen JV

End-to-end deal lead and primary point of contact for ADNOC. Merger and valuation models, ownership economics. Closed 2019 (ADNOC 42% / OCI 58%).

M&A · Citigroup

TAQA / ADPower Reverse Merger

US$20bn reverse merger, closed 2020. Led valuation of generation and distribution assets across 8 operating models; drove capital structure and credit rating workstreams.

Transactions led during prior roles at Citigroup and BESIX Middle East, including the US$1.2bn SABIC / SAFCO agri-nutrients merger.

How We Deliver

A Managed Consortium, Not a Referral

Al Bunya assembles, contracts and manages best-in-class technical partners under one accountable framework — one integrated contract, one point of accountability.

Al Bunya Advisory

Prime Contractor · Programme Management · Strategic Coordination

SafeLane Global

EO Risk Mitigation
  • UXO & mine clearance, EOD / IEDD
  • 30+ years · 30,000+ projects · 60+ countries
  • ISO certified, IMAS compliant
  • Active in Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Lebanon & KSA

ISTC Malta

Emergency Response
  • Fire services, incident command & crisis response
  • Live Syria programme since 2021 (FURAT)
  • OPITO, NFPA, NEBOSH & IOSH accredited
  • Clients incl. ENI, Shell, BP & Schlumberger

ResModTec Group

Technical Capacity Building
  • Engineering upskilling & workforce development
  • 39,000+ professionals trained · 91 client companies
  • Digital transformation & reservoir engineering
  • Abu Dhabi HQ · branches across the region

Al Bunya serves as prime contractor and strategic programme manager, coordinating all specialist partners under a single contractual and delivery framework — international standards with local execution.

Strategic Rationale

Why Al Bunya

Single Point of Accountability

Syria's reconstruction needs one trusted, accountable partner — not scattered foreign vendors managed separately.

Local Credibility, Institutional Rigor

We bridge international capital, technology and expertise with Syrian institutions and institutional-grade execution.

Real Investment & Infrastructure Experience

Founded and led by a Syrian national with direct investment banking and infrastructure asset management experience.

Long-Term Sustainability

Knowledge transfer and local workforce development are built into every engagement — not added as an afterthought.

For Partners & Institutions

From first conversation to signed framework

Whether you are an international firm entering Syria, an investor seeking bankable opportunities, or an institution looking for a trusted delivery partner — the path forward is structured and clear.

Start the Conversation
  1. Introductory discussion & documentation exchange
  2. Market assessment & opportunity scoping
  3. Pilot engagement or scoped feasibility work
  4. Framework agreement / MOU covering delivery, training & monitoring
Get In Touch

Contact Us

For partnership inquiries, market entry support, or to discuss a specific opportunity.

Al Bunya Advisory

Email
nawaramsallati@gmail.com
Location
Damascus, Syria
Founder & Managing Director
Nawara Msallati, CFA
Business Development Director
Soubhi Ojjeh · ojjehsoubhi@gmail.com

We respond to all serious partnership inquiries within two business days. All discussions are held in strict confidence.

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