Mara Group


Mara Corporation is a multi-sector business services company. It operates in the technology, financial services, manufacturing, real estate & agriculture industries.
The company was founded by Ashish J. Thakkar, in 1996, and is now active in 24 countries and employs more than 11,000 people. It is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Description

Mara 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. In 2010 Mara Group was selected by the World Economic Forum as a Global Growth Company. The company is active in 22 countries and, through its investments and operations, employs more than 11,000 people.
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.

Mara Phones

Mara Phones part of the Mara Corporation is the first to launch high tech smartphone factories on the African Continent, Kigali, Rwanda was the inaugural location for the Mara Phones manufacturing facility and Durban, South Africa opened shortly after. Mara Phones commit to developing affordable, high quality smart mobile products equipped with the latest technology.
Mara Phones has launched two models, the Mara X and Mara Z.

Mara Phones Lab

Mara Phones Lab is the technology arm of Mara Phones.