Since 1966 · 30+ countries
Investing in you. Turning vision into reality.
AMIRA partners with governments, operators, and entrepreneurs to move capital, technology, and expertise across borders — from petroleum and power to housing, payments, and commodities.
01 — Who we are
A privately held firm that's spent six decades quietly building real things in difficult places.
Founded in 1966 by Amira Asmar, AMIRA helps businesses navigate every stage — from a startup's first step to a refinery's first oil. We integrate proven technology, deep relationships, and cutting-edge research to deliver projects that actually ship.
Strategic joint ventures with leading international companies let us route capital and capability wherever a project needs it most.
More about AMIRA02 — What we do
Nine practices, one operating discipline.
Petroleum
Refining, drilling, and full-lifecycle oil block development.
Explore 02Medical & Medicine
Pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and healthcare infrastructure sourced and distributed worldwide.
Explore 03Housing
Award-winning modular homes and master-planned luxury developments.
Explore 04Electrical
Power generation, transmission, desalination, and renewables.
Explore 05Investments
Asset-backed securitization, structured capital, and patient long-term backing.
Explore 06Project Financing
Non-recourse financing backed by Sovereign and Bank Guarantees (ICC 458 / 500 / 600).
Explore 07Commodities Trading
Sugar, coal, and petroleum products — sourced and shipped at scale.
Explore 08Intelligence & Data Science
ETL, BI, FX algorithms, core banking, and regulatory compliance.
Explore 09Credit Card Solutions
Payments, terminals, e-commerce, and ATM programs.
Explore03 — Where we operate
Offices on four continents, projects across thirty countries.
Local presence and trusted in-country agents let us move with the speed and cultural literacy that international development demands.
- Washington, D.C.United StatesGlobal Headquarters
- Port HarcourtNigeriaWest Africa Operations
- BaghdadIraqMiddle East Operations
- MalaboEquatorial GuineaCentral Africa Operations
- Ho Chi Minh CityVietnamSoutheast Asia Operations
04 — Who runs it
A leadership team that's closed deals in places most firms avoid.
Mark Asmar
CEO & Chairman
Burak Gatenyo
President
Bob Z. Isaie
VP, Business Development & Sales
Alistair Robert McLean
Refining & Development
Have a project in mind?
Whether it's a refinery, a fund, a fleet of modular homes, or an early-stage idea — let's talk about what's possible.