Abu dhabi: Partners Capital Investment Group (Partners Capital), in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Family Business Council affiliated with the Abu Dhabi Chamber, announced the opening of its newest office in Abu Dhabi. The event was attended by dignitaries such as Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh, Cultural Advisor to the UAE President; Arjun Raghavan, CEO of Partners Capital; and Khaled Abdulkarim Al Fahim, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Family Business Council, among others.
According to Emirates News Agency, Partners Capital is a global investment firm managing over $75 billion in assets, marking its 25th anniversary this year. The firm provides custom investment solutions through its extensive network of investment partnerships across various asset classes. With a team of more than 400 professionals across 10 offices worldwide, it serves over 600 clients, including prestigious institutions such as INSEAD Business School, Eton College, and the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge.
Arjun Raghavan, CEO of Partners Capital, stated, "Our decision to open in Abu Dhabi reflects our trust in the UAE's leadership and the institutions they have built. 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 emphasized the firm's commitment to supporting the ambitions of UAE's institutions and families.
The partnership with the Abu Dhabi Family Business Council is marked by a Memorandum of Understanding, establishing a framework for collaboration aimed at supporting the Emirate's family business community. Khaled Al Fahim commented on Abu Dhabi's role as a "capital of capital," attracting leading institutions and fostering an ecosystem of trust and innovation.
Issam Hamid, Partner and Head of Middle East at Partners Capital, added that the opening of the Abu Dhabi office signifies the firm's long-term commitment to the region. The new office is a testament to Abu Dhabi's status as a premier capital hub, experiencing a shift in institutionalization of capital, with formal structures and diversified portfolios reflecting the resilience of the world's leading endowments.
