ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)
Partners Capital Investment Group, a global investment firm with more than $75 billion in assets under management, has opened a new office in Abu Dhabi, citing long-term confidence in the UAE and its investment ecosystem.
The firm said the expansion reflected its “long-term conviction in the UAE” and would strengthen its engagement with institutions and family businesses in the region.
Partners Capital, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, provides customised investment solutions through a global network of investment partnerships across asset classes. The company said it serves more than 600 clients globally, including endowments, foundations, prominent families and senior investment professionals.
Its client base includes institutions such as INSEAD Business School, Eton College, the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge, the Guggenheim Foundation, The Metropolitan Opera and San Francisco Symphony.
“Our decision to open in Abu Dhabi reflects our trust in the UAE’s leadership and the institutions they have built,” said Arjun Raghavan, Chief Executive Officer of Partners Capital.
“The rule of law, the depth of their capital markets, and the caliber of talent the UAE is attracting and developing make the region a structurally compelling place to invest from and invest in,” he said.
“With the new office, we look forward to being long-term partners in support of the ambitions of the UAE’s institutions and families to progress their multi-generational impact,” Raghavan added.
Partners Capital also announced a Memorandum of Understanding with the Abu Dhabi Family Business Council to establish a framework for collaboration supporting family businesses in the emirate.
According to the statement, the partnership is intended to support knowledge exchange, capability development and the long-term success of family businesses across generations.
“Abu Dhabi continues to strengthen its position as a capital of capital, attracting leading institutions and fostering an ecosystem built on innovation, trust, and international collaboration,” said Khaled Al Fahim, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Family Business Council.
“Partners Capital’s expansion reflects the strength of the UAE’s investment environment and the opportunity to build meaningful partnerships that contribute to sustained economic growth for continued decades,” he added.
Issam Hamid, Partner and Head of Middle East at Partners Capital, said the firm had observed the UAE’s resilience despite a challenging global environment.
“Over the past several months, we have witnessed firsthand the resilience of the UAE’s leadership, even in the face of a complex global backdrop,” Hamid said.
“Our team has remained actively engaged on the ground, and this office opening reflects our patient, long-term conviction in the region through periods of uncertainty,” he added.
According to the company, the Abu Dhabi office builds on its established presence in the UAE and reflects confidence in the region’s continued growth. The firm described Abu Dhabi as one of the world’s “pre-eminent capital hubs”, undergoing a generational shift towards more institutionalised capital management structures and diversified portfolios.
Founded in 2001, Partners Capital operates as a global investment office serving endowments, foundations, senior investment professionals and prominent families. The firm employs over 400 professionals across ten offices, including Boston, London, Abu Dhabi, Dallas, Dubai, Hong Kong, New York, Paris, San Francisco and Singapore.