Partners Capital Opens Abu Dhabi Office

Editorial Staff

15 May 2026

has opened its tenth global office, in Abu Dhabi.

The firm, which marks its 25th anniversary this year, oversees a total of more than $75 billion in assets under management.

“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,” Issam Hamid, partner and head of Middle East at Partners Capital, said. “Our team has remained actively engaged on the ground, and this office opening reflects our patient, long-term conviction in the region, despite periods of uncertainty. We are here to partner with our clients through all market cycles and to support the continued development of a world-class investment ecosystem.”

The firm has entered a Memorandum of Understanding with the Abu Dhabi Family Business Council, to establish a framework to support the Emirate’s family business community.

The firm looks after more than 600 clients across endowments, foundations, prominent families, and senior investment professionals including: INSEAD Business School, Eton College, the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge, the Guggenheim Foundation, The Metropolitan Opera, the San Francisco Symphony, and senior executives from investment firms.

“Our decision to open in Abu Dhabi reflects our trust in the UAE’s leadership and the institutions they have built,” Arjun Raghavan, CEO of Partners Capital, said. “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.”