# Private equity and asset managers are reassessing fundraising expectations from Gulf sovereign wealth funds.

*fintech · news · 2026-05-08 · Business Standard*

## Key points

- Gulf sovereign wealth funds are reducing or delaying some private equity commitments after the Iran conflict.
- Some UAE funds went silent and cut hundreds of millions in funding commitments amid security concerns.
- Investment priorities are shifting, with Gulf funds favoring established partners and deprioritizing newer relationships.
- The amount of Gulf capital flowing to global managers is expected to decrease, affecting fundraisings.
- Large firms like Blackstone and Brookfield are still announcing deals in the region despite overall caution.

**Companies:** Blackstone Inc., Brookfield Asset Management Ltd., Capital Group, Mubadala Investment Co., State Street Corp., Partners Capital, Bain Capital
**Countries:** United Arab Emirates, Iran, Qatar, Saudi Arabia

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