Abu Dhabi – Sharikat Mubasher: Ruya Partners Limited, an Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)-based private credit firm, provided a $15 million senior secured private credit facility to AI-native policy intelligence company Whiteshield Group to support its next phase of growth.
The financing, provided through funds managed by Ruya, will enable Whiteshield to expand its proprietary AI technologies, accelerate platform deployment, and support its international expansion, as per a recent press release. Financial terms beyond the facility amount were not disclosed.
Founded in 2011, Whiteshield operates primarily from Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and Riyadh, developing AI-powered policy intelligence platforms for governments, sovereign institutions, multilateral organizations, and corporates.
The transaction marks the seventh investment from Ruya's flagship fund and its first in the emerging sovereign intelligence sector. Ruya said the investment aligns with its strategy of providing flexible private credit to high-growth, founder-led businesses across the GCC and wider MENA region.
The new financing will be used to further develop Whiteshield's technology offerings and expand its global presence as demand grows for AI-driven policy and decision-making solutions.
