Dubai: Dubai International Financial Centre: CapitaLand Investment (CLI), a prominent global real asset manager headquartered and listed in Singapore, has inaugurated a new office at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). This strategic expansion marks CLI’s entry into the Gulf’s burgeoning investment market.
According to Emirates News Agency, CLI operates in more than 270 cities across 45 countries, and the new office in Dubai underscores its strategy to engage with institutional partners and explore opportunities in high-growth markets with significant long-term potential.
Salmaan Jaffery, Chief Business Development Officer at DIFC Authority, emphasized CLI’s strong position, noting its global reach and expertise across various real asset classes. He stated that DIFC’s platform would be instrumental as CLI ventures into the region’s expanding investment and real estate market.
John Woo, Senior Executive Officer of CapitaLand (DIFC) Limited, remarked that establishing a presence in DIFC is a strategic move in CLI’s Gulf region expansion. He highlighted DIFC’s robust governance and regulatory framework, which aligns with CLI’s dedication to fostering trusted, long-term partnerships.
