Capital migration clarity for Dubai's growth corridor
The Global Leaders Series offers exclusive main stage sessions hosted at SuperReturn Middle East. On 14 October, from 9:40-11:00am, join two forty-minute conference sessions at The Ritz Carlton, each moderated by an industry expert and featuring five senior investment leaders.
Sessions are open to all SuperReturn Middle East attendees with a main conference pass.
The Trillion-Dollar Migration: Private Credit and Family Capital at Dubai's Doorstep
Wednesday, 14 October, 9:40am | Samaya Ballroom B
Private credit and family capital are reshaping global private markets, with Dubai increasingly positioned at the intersection of both. This session will explore what is driving the migration of family wealth and private-market firms to Dubai, how family offices are evolving into sophisticated institutional investors, and where private-credit opportunities are emerging across the GCC. The discussion will examine how this convergence could influence capital deployment, financing models and investment partnerships across the region.
- Moderator: Georgia Tolley, Presenter of the Agenda, Dubai Eye
- Dr. Ruchi Dana, Partner & Executive Board Member, Dana Group
- Alexander Lis, Chief Investment Officer, Social Discovery Ventures (SDV)
- Athan Attia, CEO, Dynamic Investments
- Nouriel Roubini, Chairman & CEO, Roubini Macro Associates
- Larisa B. Miller, Founder & CEO / Co-Founder and Principal, Phoenix Global / Provenance Family Advisory
GIFT to DIFC: The World's Fastest-Growing Capital Corridor
Wednesday, 14 October, 10:20am | Samaya Ballroom B
India’s economic expansion and the deepening UAE–India relationship is creating an increasingly important corridor for capital, investment and wealth. As GIFT City develops as India’s international financial hub and DIFC strengthens its role as a gateway connecting Indian capital with the Middle East and global markets, new opportunities are emerging across private markets, family wealth, banking and cross-border investment. This session will examine how the GIFT–DIFC corridor can evolve from financial connectivity into a powerful investment ecosystem.
- Moderator: Georgia Tolley, Presenter of the Agenda, Dubai Eye
- Shwetank Verma, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Leo Capital
- Ajit Kumar, Managing Partner, Evolvence India Fund
- Dr. Duvvuri Subbaro, Former Governor, Reserve Bank of India
- Akshay Arora, CEO, Euphoria Capital Partners
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In collaboration with the Dubai Department of Economy & Tourism
About the Dubai Department of Economy & Tourism
Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) is the principal authority for planning, supervising, developing and marketing Dubai’s business and tourism sectors. It is also responsible for licensing and classifying all types of businesses, including hotels, tour operators and travel agents.
Our portfolio includes seven government departments, all driving efforts to enhance Dubai’s diversified, innovative service-based economy to attract top global talent, deliver a world-class business environment and accelerate productivity growth.