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The AI investment landscape is undergoing a   profound transformation . We've moved beyond the initial surge of capital into foundational...

Today, the GCC is one of the fastest-growing regions for strategic capital deployment — fueled by bold national visions, regulatory innovation, and an appetite for global expansion. As the region's alternative investment market heads toward a projected $3.5 trillion by 2030, fundraising here is no longer about broad outreach — it’s about trust, strategy, and true alignment.

Tariffs are back—and this time, they’re hitting private markets where it hurts. Read to learn: ◆ How tariffs are disrupting capital flows and sector returns ◆ What Middle East LPs and GPs need to watch ◆ Where the next wave of opportunity lies—from bonded logistics to tariff-insulated fintech ◆ And why the GCC is uniquely positioned to benefit

The GCC's pivot towards renewables presents a wealth of investment opportunities across the entire value chain. From large-scale solar farms and advanced energy storage to the burgeoning green hydrogen sector, the region is ripe for strategic partnerships. We've been reviewing major drivers and opportunities in key GCC economies, highlighting the substantial potential for renewable energy investment growth.

The secondary private equity market has evolved significantly from its nascent stages to become a vital component of the global...

As global LPs shift focus toward the Middle East, our LP Manager, Rachel A. Zlatar created a strategic breakdown of everything you need to know to operate effectively in the region. Gain key insights into the GCC's alternative investment landscape—and join the Middle East’s most active LPs and GPs for high-impact conversations at ALTInvest 2025.

Picture this: A fund manager, armed with a meticulously crafted presentation and a targeted list of potential investors, descends upon Abu Dhabi. Their schedule is a series of compressed meetings, each designed to deliver a polished pitch and distribute meticulously prepared materials. They anticipate immediate commitment. This transactional paradigm, while perhaps viable in less relationship-centric markets, is an exercise in futility within the GCC.

Venture capital investment (VC) is flowing into the region, breathing life into a burgeoning startup ecosystem and fuelling a transformation that seeks to diversify economies and embrace a future powered by ideas.