Dubai-based private investment company General Holdings Limited has announced an expansion of its cross-borderactivities, placing traditional Gulf business values at the centre of its global strategy. The firm, headquartered in the Dubai International Financial Centre, is widening its focus to include industrial services, infrastructure, real assets, and resource-based sectors.
Company leadership says its approach is defined by long-term partnerships, disciplined structuring, and transparent governance, principles that reflect both global standards and the regional business ethos.
A Deliberate Approach
The firm’s growth is guided by a philosophy of deliberate, relationship-based engagement rather than speed or speculation. This involves taking the time to understand markets, build trust with local partners, and establish durable investment frameworks.
“Trust and respect have always been the foundation of meaningful business in the Gulf,” said Paul Scribner, chief executive officer of General Holdings. “We aim to reflect those same values, patience, hospitality, and integrity, in how we form partnerships and allocate capital.”
Scribner noted that this patient methodology is essential for sustainable success. “Patience is not the opposite of progress,” he said. “It’s what ensures that progress lasts. We’re building legacies, not just balance sheets.”
Leadership and Strategic Initiatives
The next phase of international growth is being overseen by a leadership team that includes Chairman Christopher E. O’Brien, President and General Counsel Gregory Man, and Chief Operating Officer Justin Inniss.
This expansion builds on the company’s developing activities in commodities and trade finance under its Common Commodities (CMXG) initiative. CMXG is designed to bring greater structure and transparency to the trading and financing of essential goods, particularly in agriculture, raw materials, and infrastructure-related assets. The company is exploring how to combine digital finance tools with its core principles of measured decision-making and ethical conduct.
According to its executives, General Holdings integrates cultural awareness into every stage of its operations, from capital allocation to partnership management. This mindset, rooted in Gulf traditions, is viewed not as a formality but as a practical framework for creating clarity and understanding before deals are finalised.
“Our growth model is deliberate and relationship-based,” Scribner added. “We are building an international platform that reflects both the stability of the Gulf and the sophistication of global capital.”
As it continues to develop its presence in key international markets, the firm seeks to reinforce the region’s role as a bridge between emerging and developed economies.
