Liquidity in GCC Private Markets: What Happens in a Crisis

​Periods of geopolitical and economic uncertainty often test one of the biggest structural challenges in private markets: liquidity. This session will explore how investors and fund managers navigate periods when exits slow, valuations come under pressure, and capital becomes harder to recycle across private equity and real asset portfolios, while also examining how the UAE is emerging as a growing hub for secondaries activity as regional investors seek more flexible liquidity solutions.

• ​What are the impact of delayed IPOs and M&A slowdowns on fund liquidity and exit timelines?

• ​Navigating the Exit Drought: How continuation vehicles and GP-led restructurings are being used to extend holding periods and manage exits

• ​Capital recycling: Evaluating the UAE’s growth as a secondary market hub and how regional investors are using these platforms for flexible portfolio rebalancing.

• ​What are the key criteria LPs and GPs should consider when managing portfolio liquidity and portfolio rebalancing in uncertain markets?

​Hosted by: The Middle East Investor Network