2025 IN REVIEW
AUDIENCE BREAKDOWN

KEY STATS

NETWORKING AT-A-GLANCE

PRESS COVERAGE

Taking the Credit — This time it’s personal
Reporting from DealCatalyst's Abu Dhabi conference, 9fin's Sayed Kadiri highlights how personal relationships outweigh physical presence in Middle Eastern private credit markets, requiring genuine long-term trust building. Click here to read more.
A SAMPLE OF THE FUND MANAGERS AND INVESTORS WHO ATTENDED
Investment Manager
MUBADALA INVESTMENT COMPANY
Head of Credit Investments
ABU DHABI DEVELOPMENTAL HOLDING COMPANY
Advisor, Director General Office
EMIRATES INVESTMENT AUTHORITY
Investment Manager
ABU DHABI INVESTMENT OFFICE
International Operations Manager
BLACKSTONE
Senior Managing Director
APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT
Managing Director
BAIN CAPITAL
Partner and Global Head of Credit
ARES MANAGEMENT
Managing Director
AVENUE CAPITAL
Senior Managing Director
Managing Director
ABU DHABI PENSION FUND
Associate
ADFD
Portfolio Manager
FIRST ABU DHABI BANK
Managing Director
EURAZEO
Managing Partner - Private Debt
FIVE ARROWS
Managing Director
GUGGENHEIM PARTNERS
Managing Director
HG VORA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Head of Investor Relations
JEFFERIES CREDIT PARTNERS
Head of European Direct Lending
KAYNE ANDERSON CAPITAL ADVISORS
Managing Partner & Co-Head, Middle Market Direct Lending
Partner, Portfolio Manager and Head of Private Credit
MARATHON ASSET MANAGEMENT
Chief Executive Officer & Chairman
MONROE CAPITAL LLC
Managing Director, Head of Middle East
ORIX USA
Managing Director, Head of Middle East and Official Institutions
PEMBERTON ASSET MANAGEMENT
Head of MEA
PGIM FIXED INCOME
Co-Head of Securitized Products
TIKEHAU CAPITAL MIDDLE EAST LIMITED
Head of Middle East
WAFRA
Managing Director
LUNATE
Senior Associate - Client Solutions
TCW
SEO & Co-Head of Sovereign Wealth Management
Managing Director – Co-Head of Originations
CHURCHILL ASSET MANAGEMENT
President & Chief Executive Officer
WATERFALL ASSET MANAGEMENT
Partner
PEARL DIVER CAPITAL
CEO, Managing Partner
AL MASAR INVESTMENTS
Senior Investment Manager
CHANNEL CAPITAL
Chief Executive Officer & Chair
FAJR CAPITAL
Director Investments
MUBADALA
Credit Investments
SCOPE INVESTMENT
Group Chief Investment Officer
SIDRA CAPITAL
Investment Director, Investment Advisory Services
WHAT ATTENDEES SAID ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
"DealCatalyst is the 'Deal Maker'."
Managing Partner, Kube VC
"Networking capabilities were really helpful. Being able to connect with attendees in advance to set up meetings was a great feature "
Head of Financing for Private Credit Credit Fund

The Private Credit Club: Middle East LP/GP Networking Breakfast delivered exceptional networking opportunities with over 50 confirmed attendees. Held at ADGM's Innovation Lounge, the event maintained a perfect 1:1 ratio of fund managers to investors, creating dynamic conversations and meaningful connections within the regional private credit community.
Private Credit Club membership is open to GPs, LPs, and Borrowers. Join today to be invited to special events and enjoy these member benefits at our next event. For more information, please visit privatecreditclub.com.


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