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Temasek to open Riyadh and Abu Dhabi offices in 2027

By Drooid · Sep 30, 2026, 2:32 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Temasek will open offices in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and Abu Dhabi, UAE in 2027.
The new hubs will raise Temasek’s global network to 15 offices across 11 countries by 2027.
CEO Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara said the Middle East is a key part of Temasek’s network.
Chia Song Hwee became chairman for the Middle East and Africa on Sep 1.
Temasek’s net portfolio value reached a record S$518 billion ($405.5 billion) as of March 31, 2026.

History

Historical Context

In 1976 Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan transformed the Financial Investments Board into the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, a sovereign-wealth fund to invest Abu Dhabi’s oil surpluses. ADIA quickly grew into one of the world’s largest funds, now managing about $1.1 trillion, and its scale spurs rivals such as Singapore’s Temasek to open 2027 offices in Riyadh and Abu Dhabi.

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Story summary

Temasek will open offices in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and Abu Dhabi, UAE in 2027.
The new hubs will raise Temasek’s global network to 15 offices across 11 countries by 2027.
CEO Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara said the Middle East is a key part of Temasek’s network.
Chia Song Hwee became chairman for the Middle East and Africa on Sep 1.
Temasek’s net portfolio value reached a record S$518 billion ($405.5 billion) as of March 31, 2026.

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