Dubai – Mubasher: Amit Dixit, Head of Asia at Blackstone Private Equity, said that the total value of investments in the private equity market in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is currently estimated at around $10 billion, noting that this market is poised for a phase of accelerated growth similar to that witnessed in India more than ten years ago.

In a keynote speech delivered at the Capital Markets Summit 2025, Dixit added that private investment is no longer merely a source of financing, but rather a key driver of economic transformation in the region and an effective tool for achieving the diversification goals adopted by Middle Eastern governments.

She noted that successful examples of this role include supporting companies like VFS Global in their journey to becoming a global entity, considering that such experiences demonstrate the ability of private capital to build globally competitive companies, according to a press release.

He pointed out that the region is now poised for more mature capital markets and long-term growth, thanks to growing interest from international investors and economic reforms that enhance the investment environment and open the way for cross-border partnerships .

The Capital Markets Summit 2025 was held in Dubai from May 6 to 8, with broad participation from international investors, sovereign wealth funds, representatives of major financial institutions, and policymakers from across the region. The summit aims to discuss growth prospects in emerging markets and enhance the role of private capital in supporting economic transformations .