Markets·October 22, 2026 at 7:00 AM EDT·1 source
Gulf attracts finance firms controlling $5.8 trillion since war
Assets controlled by firms establishing Gulf officesover $5.8 trillion
Combined assets overseen by Abu Dhabi entrantsmore than $5 trillion
Assets managed by Dubai entrants$670 billion
What happened
- Finance firms controlling over $5.8 trillion established first Gulf offices in nearly eight months since the Iran war disrupted regional economies.
- Nearly 20 companies overseeing more than $5 trillion combined committed to Abu Dhabi, while Dubai attracted 10 managers running $670 billion in assets.
- Abu Dhabi attracted new offices from firms including Advent, Bain Capital, Capital Group, Man Group and Temasek.
Assets controlled by firms establishing Gulf offices
over $5.8 trillion
Companies committed to Abu Dhabi
Nearly 20
Combined assets overseen by Abu Dhabi entrants
more than $5 trillion
Assets managed by Dubai entrants
$670 billion
Why it matters
The office expansion signals continued investor confidence in Gulf sovereign wealth funds and the region’s role as a capital-allocation and dealmaking hub despite geopolitical disruption. It may affect fundraising, cross-border investment corridors and competition among Gulf financial centers.
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Who is involved
Gulf attracts finance firms controlling $5.8 trillion since warAdventBain CapitalMan GroupTemasekNew Mountain CapitalMubadalaActivate Capital
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