As Gulf investors increase their exposure to private markets, private credit is drawing greater attention as a source of yield, diversification and downside protection. The trend is reflected across the region. In Saudi Arabia alone, $5.3 billion flowed into private markets last year, according to Saudi Venture Capital Company, accounting for around 60 percent of total private capital investment in the Kingdom.
Why Gulf investors should look past the noise in private credit
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