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An Economist Abroad: Abu Dhabi is building a new region
As his last stop in 2024, our Chief Economist ventured to Abu Dhabi where a sense of regional dynamism is occurring in the UAE.
An Economist Abroad: Abu Dhabi is building a new region
December 18, 2024

Macro Environment

The UAE is now, by GDP alone, one of the richest corners of the world¹ and increasingly a focal point for trade and the wealthy. The extent of trade and infrastructure deals across the region is impressive and there is a sense of a real regional dynamism. 

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Economist’s Observations

Abu Dhabi is becoming more independent and carving out a regional economic and cultural hub. 

Private Markets in the UAE

Investment wise, Abu Dhabi is now a powerhouse of sovereign investment, with a sharp focus on AI. A number of PE houses are moving to the region and the volume of local PE is picking up sharply.² ³ ⁴ ⁵

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Sources

¹ https://www.worldometers.info/gdp/gdp-per-capita/ ² https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2024/12/10/us-private-equity-company-general-atlantic-sets-up-abu-dhabi-base-to-boost-investments/ ³ https://www.privatebankerinternational.com/news/ardian-office-abu-dhabi/ ⁴ https://www.privateequitywire.co.uk/blue-owl-to-open-new-abu-dhabi-office/ ⁵ https://enterprise.news/uae/en/news/story/ca525d5a-ab09-423c-97b7-e39f208de7cd/middle-east-private-equity-and-venture-capital-investments-surge-in-3q-2024

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