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.