Summit Day - GT (Gulf Time, GMT+04:00)
As private credit continues to expand globally, what is driving its growth, and how is its role evolving relative to traditional bank lending and private equity? How are investors differentiating between managers, strategies, and underwriting quality to ensure consistent returns? As evergreen credit funds grow in popularity, how are investors assessing liquidity, transparency, and the use of gating mechanisms? In the context of conflict consequences, how sustainable is the current growth trajectory for private credit, and what will define the next phase of the market globally and in the Middle East?
How has LP appetite in private credit evolved in recent years, and what is driving the shift beyond traditional direct lending strategies? How are LPs thinking about the role of private credit within portfolios today, particularly as it increasingly overlaps with equity-like returns? How are Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds and family offices balancing the search for yield with disciplined risk management in private credit?
As credit markets evolve globally, what is driving the growth of credit secondaries, and how is momentum building across the Middle East? How are investors approaching opportunities across secondary credit, and what local nuances differentiate the region from more other global markets? With the emergence of secondary NPL sales in the UAE, what does this mean for market development, bank balance sheets, and investor access to distressed opportunities?
How are investors deciding when to deploy capital into asset-backed lending versus traditional credit strategies? What are the most effective structures in asset-backed lending today, and how are investors navigating complexity, legal frameworks, and market-specific constraints? How is technology, particularly AI and data-driven analysis, transforming underwriting, monitoring, and risk management in asset-backed strategies? What differentiates successful asset-backed lending strategies in practice, from sourcing and structuring to execution and ongoing asset performance?
As venture ecosystems mature, where are the most compelling use cases for venture credit emerging across sectors and stages? How are venture credit providers structuring deals to balance downside protection with the growth needs of startups and scale-ups? How are relationships between equity investors and credit providers evolving, and what does effective alignment look like in practice?
A practical, discussion-led workshop focused on how private credit can be structured and executed within evolving legal frameworks across the Middle East.
This session will explore the latest developments in key jurisdictions such as the UAE and Saudi Arabia, where legal regimes are increasingly adapting to support private credit markets and enhance lender protections.
Participants will gain insight into what has changed, what is now possible, and how to navigate local legal systems effectively.
The workshop will cover critical areas including the structuring and enforcement of security, taking charges over dynamic or fluctuating assets, and the processes around registering and perfecting security interests. It will also explore how private credit structures can be aligned with Shariah principles, and how investors are navigating both conventional and Islamic frameworks in practice.
Designed for both investors and advisors, this session will offer a practical lens on how to operate within the region, highlighting key considerations, common pitfalls, and what differentiates successful credit transactions in practice.
A case study-led session showcasing how global and regional players are deploying private credit across different markets and strategies.
Through three distinct case studies, leading investors will present real examples of credit transactions, offering insight into how deals are sourced, structured, and executed in practice.
The session will highlight a range of approaches across both Middle Eastern and international contexts.
Each case will explore the investment rationale, structuring considerations, risk management, and outcomes, providing a practical view of how capital is being deployed in today’s evolving credit landscape.
Expect a candid look at what has worked, what has been challenging, and what drives performance across different markets.
8 mins presentations each followed by 6 mins Q&A