Bridging Capital,
Connections & Impact
Impact Gate is a premier advisory firm specializing in capital introduction, market entry, and strategic partnerships across the UAE, the UK, and the wider GCC. We work at the intersection of private capital, government initiatives, and high-impact opportunities, ensuring our clients—ranging from HNWIs and family offices to institutional investors and philanthropic organizations—navigate these markets with confidence and success.
With 18 years of experience spanning London, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the GCC, we recognize that real impact is forged at the confluence of government policy, private sector innovation, and strategic capital deployment. Whether facilitating market access, structuring investment vehicles, or advising on high-impact philanthropy, our expertise lies in bridging these critical networks to create lasting value.
Our Expertise
Why Impact Matters Now
The global impact investing market is projected to exceed $1 trillion by 2025, with the Middle East seeing a surge in sustainable investment commitments. With over 70% of GCC investors now considering ESG and impact-driven strategies, the region is at an inflection point where capital must align with purpose. Impact Gate is at the forefront of this transition, ensuring that investment decisions not only yield financial returns but also create tangible, long-term benefits.
Zahara Sadiq
Zahara Sadiq is the Founder of Impact Gate, a boutique consultancy specializing in impact investing across the GCC, Africa, and beyond. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Social Innovation at the University of Cambridge, focusing on driving solutions for social and economic impact.
Business Leadership
Zahara serves as an advisor to the Wimmer Family Office in London and Global Possibilities in the UAE. She has also advised the BMG Group in Saudi Arabia, bringing expertise in sectors such as education, healthcare, infrastructure, and renewable energy. Her extensive portfolio includes collaborations with Heads of State, Royal Dignitaries, and leading family offices, advancing transformative initiatives across emerging markets.
Philanthropy and Advocacy
Zahara is a Global Ambassador for Luwire Wildlife Conservancy, one of the largest conservation sites in Mozambique, and Co-Chair of the GCC Steering Committee for Football for Peace, an organization founded by Kofi Annan in 2006 and internationally co-founded by Kashif Siddiqi in 2013. She is also a trustee of the Jaago Foundation, dedicated to
education and sustainable livelihoods.
Awards and Thought Leadership
In recognition of her contributions to sustainable development, Zahara was awarded the "Impact Investing Entrepreneur of the Year" in 2019. Her thought leadership has been featured in Forbes Middle East, Arabian Business, and Entrepreneur Magazine. A published researcher, she holds an MSc in Global Governance from UCL.