DIFC highlights Dubai as gateway to $20 trillion in alternative investment opportunities

With alternative investments tripling to over $20 trillion in a decade, Dubai is positioned as a strategic gateway connecting global capital to high-growth emerging markets through innovation-driven sectors and regulatory clarity, according to DIFC's "The Future of Alternative Investments" report unveiled at the Fixed Income Alternatives Conference in Dubai, writes Middle East Economy's Elias Al Helou. Click here to read more.

FIRST ABU DHABI BANK PJSC
Managing Director & Global Head of Sovereign Wealth Funds

EMIRATES NBD
Group Chief Investment Officer for Wealth Management

ILMARINEN
Senior Portfolio Manager

LGT CAPITAL PARTNERS
Portfolio Manager

M&G INVESTMENTS
Head of Private Markets Research & Origination

JANUS HENDERSON
Executive Director

HEPTAGON CAPITAL
Managing Director & Senior Executive Officer

APEX CREDIT PARTNERS
Chief Investment Officer

ARP GLOBAL CAPITAL
Portfolio Manager- Head of Credit

AMWAL CAPITAL PARTNERS
Partner

"Excellent kick-off conference! I thought the venue was ideal: so easy for attendees travelling to the DIFC and the right amount of space for the number of people plus easy to find everything."

– Scott M. D'Orsi, CFA
Portfolio Manager, Floating Rate Debt, Franklin Fixed Income

“Thank you and the entire DealCatalyst team for organizing such a remarkable conference. It was truly an outstanding experience - the content, speakers, and networking opportunities were all exceptional.”

– Yinnon Shraga
CEO, Hartman Real Estate Consultancy (Dubai, UAE)

"It was a great event from the content, attendance and organization standpoints. I am very happy that I attended and looking forward to future ones."

– Alexander Bulgakov
Managing Director, Cornflower Capital

"The organization of the conference was excellent, topics that panellists covered, and I really appreciate the focus on supporting women, app, opportunity to set up a 1-on-1 meetings."

– Anna Kudriavtseva
Capital Formation Team Lead, Imperial Fund

"Innovative event held at a great location, with great speakers and excellent content. Worth attending as the GCC market continues to grow.”

– Tom Lazaridi
Managing Director, Moody's

"A great event, highly recommened to people that are laser focused on their needs."

– Anonymous
CEO, Fund Manager