Gulf sovereign wealth funds
Coverage of Gulf sovereign wealth funds in the Nexus archive.
- Gulf sovereign funds on track for record year
Gulf sovereign wealth funds invested $53.9 billion in 108 transactions in the first half of 2026, with the US receiving nearly half of the investments. Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala was the most active fund, and Gulf funds accounted for half of the world’s largest deals this year despite economic disruptions from the Iran war.
- US asset manager to launch Sharia-compliant credit fund
Scoop Principal Asset Management, a Iowa-based firm managing over $590 billion, plans to launch a Sharia-compliant US private credit fund targeting Gulf family offices and institutional investors. The fund, developed with a Saudi institution, will avoid interest-based transactions and focus on recession-resilient sectors like education and automotive repair. It aims to provide Sharia-compliant alternatives to Gulf investors seeking US private credit opportunities.
- TCW sees Gulf funds ramping up deals
Gulf sovereign wealth funds are expected to increase dealmaking amid market volatility from the Iran war, according to TCW's regional executive. These funds, controlling $5 trillion, are leveraging liquidity to step in as others retreat, with $26 billion deployed in March to May, surpassing the previous five-year rate.
- The Big Story: SpaceX IPO means more to the Gulf than you might expect
SpaceX's upcoming $1.77 trillion IPO is expected to benefit Gulf investors, including Saudi Arabia's Prince Alwaleed bin Talal and Gulf sovereign wealth funds, which hold stakes in the company. The IPO aligns with the Gulf's strategic goals to expand digital infrastructure, driven by vulnerabilities in the Strait of Hormuz and a shift toward space-based technologies for energy and communication.