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Temasek Holdings to open Abu Dhabi and Riyadh offices in 2027
The Singapore state investment firm plans two regional hubs pending local approvals, expanding its global network to 15 offices.
Temasek Holdings announced plans to establish offices in Abu Dhabi and Riyadh, with inauguration targeted for 2027 pending approval from local authorities. The Singapore state-owned investment firm, which holds a net portfolio of approximately $400 billion, said the two locations will serve as strategic hubs for Temasek and its portfolio companies. The announcement was made in a statement on 30 September 2026.
Expansion of global network#
The planned Middle East offices will expand Temasek's presence to 15 offices across 11 countries. The firm's existing locations include China, India, the United Kingdom and the United States. Temasek chief executive Dilhan Sandrasegara announced the expansion. The firm also stated it plans to engage with companies in Qatar and other regional markets to pursue partnership and investment opportunities. The two new offices will serve Temasek and its portfolio companies as they pursue regional opportunities.
Abu Dhabi office openings#
An Abu Dhabi location offers access to sovereign wealth funds, family offices and institutional partners for global investors and money managers seeking to expand operations in the region. The UAE capital has in recent months attracted companies including Blue Owl Capital, Vista Equity Partners, Man Group, Barings, Bain Capital, Cantor and Adapt Investment Managers. Pantheon, a London-based private markets firm, opened an Abu Dhabi office in ADGM on 30 September 2026. The statement quoted the chief executive of Temasek Global Investments and chairman for the Middle East and Africa on the regional engagement plans.
Regional engagement plans#
Temasek stated that the Middle East offices will strengthen engagement with partners and enhance access to investment opportunities for the firm and its portfolio companies throughout the region and beyond to Central Asia and Africa. The UAE economy grew 3 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, according to government data published in August 2026. The firm's statement indicated it will actively engage with companies across the region to pursue partnership and investment opportunities following the opening of the two offices.
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