New Office
Partners Group Targets Kuwait
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In line with a number of firms that have been expanding their presence in the Middle East, Partners Group, a Switzerland-listed private markets specialist, has enhanced its presence in the region.
Partners Group is planning to expand its presence in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region by opening an office in Kuwait. The application is subject to regulatory approvals, the firm said in a statement. It expects to announce the completion and appointment of a local leadership team in due course.
“Kuwait's significant investors have been highly appreciated supporters of our firm for many years,” Steffen Meister, executive chairman, Partners Group, said. “Under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of Kuwait and Crown Prince His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Sabah, the country has implemented impressive growth plans for the decades to come, and we look forward to supporting this important market in the foreseeable future.”
“Kuwait and the wider GCC have become a globally relevant nexus for the coming technologically-led economic transformation and the region is set to offer many compelling investment opportunities in the coming decade,” he added.
Partners Group, which has had a presence in the Middle East since opening its Dubai office in 2010, most recently opened an office in Abu Dhabi in 2025. With the Kuwait office, Partners Group, which manages over $185 billion in AuM globally, will have a total of 25 offices worldwide.
“We have deep long-standing relationships in Kuwait that have been built over decades. Our firm is proud to support Kuwait in achieving their investment and economic diversification goals,” Suhail Albaz, chairman Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia, Partners Group, said.
A number of firms such as Union Bancaire Privée, KKR, a New York-headquartered investment manager, and Zurich-headquartered private bank UBS have bolstered their presence in the Middle East, exploiting the rising level of demand for wealth management. See here and here. See more about Partners Group here.