Partners Group, a leading firm in the global private markets industry, has launched a new regional headquarters in Abu Dhabi, marking a key step in its Middle East expansion strategy.
With this launch, Partners Group’s total number of offices worldwide reaches 22. This also highlights Abu Dhabi’s growing prominence as a hub for technology, energy and innovation. The new office aims to team up with institutions to explore opportunities and benefit from the region’s tech-driven industrial transformation.
Steffen Meister Executive Chairman of the Board – Partners Group
“Abu Dhabi is increasingly becoming a center of gravity for global advancements in technology, energy, next- generation manufacturing, and digital services. It is attracting increasing amounts of capital, drawn to the regional investment opportunities and the chance to partner with Abu Dhabi’s cutting-edge investors on global transactions. From our new regional headquarters in Abu Dhabi, we look forward to partnering with institutions to capitalize on the many opportunities arising from the upcoming technology-led transformation of industries, often with a nexus to the region.”
The new office will be headed by Suhail Albaz, Chairman Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia, Partners Group.
Suhail Albaz stated that, “The Middle East is a key growth area for Partners Group, and we plan to significantly develop our business in the GCC and across the broader region. Not only are we focused on deepening our network of regional clients and business partners, but we are also actively pursuing the growing opportunities for transformational investing offered to our portfolio of businesses and assets by establishing themselves in the Middle East.”
His Excellency Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman at ADGM, added that, “We are delighted to welcome Partners Group, one of the largest and most respected firms in the global private markets industry to ADGM. ADGM is a strategic gateway to the region and beyond, and is committed to providing a robust, innovative, and business-friendly ecosystem that supports growth and excellence. We look forward to Partners Group’s valuable contribution to the vibrant and diverse financial community within Abu Dhabi.”
In 2010, Partners Group expanded to Middle East with the opening of its Dubai office. Today, Partners Group’s portfolio companies employ over 2,000 individuals in the region, and many are looking forward to expand their footprint. Recently, International School Partnerships, a leading group of private international schools founded by Partners Group in 2013, acquired its tenth school in the Middle East.
Furthermore, Partners Group teamed up with leading institutional investors in the Middle East, led by Head of Institutional Clients Middle East Nael Antaki. Partners Group is also committed to building its regional private wealth business, and appointed Venugopal Reddy as Head of Private Wealth Middle East last year.
