PE funds continue to stay upbeat on UAE despite West Asia conflict

Private equity firms are investing in the UAE despite Middle East tensions. Blackstone committed $250 million to a new payments platform.

Key takeaways

Quick scan — what you need to know:

• Private equity firms are investing in the UAE despite Middle East tensions.
• Blackstone committed $250 million to a new payments platform.
• Nahda Capital Partners and Gaw Capital Partners launched new Gulf-focused funds.
• These firms see long-term opportunities in the UAE and GCC.

Background

What led here, in plain terms:

• Investments focus on resilient sectors and tech-enabled companies.
• Private equity firms are investing in the UAE despite Middle East tensions.
• Blackstone committed $250 million to a new payments platform.
• Nahda Capital Partners and Gaw Capital Partners launched new Gulf-focused funds.

Why it matters

Why readers and decision-makers should care:

• Blackstone committed $250 million to a new payments platform.
• Nahda Capital Partners and Gaw Capital Partners launched new Gulf-focused funds.
• These firms see long-term opportunities in the UAE and GCC.