UAE - Mubasher: Monroe Capital has opened its office in Abu Dhabi after receiving its financial services permission (FSP) from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).

The new office marks a major step in Monroe’s Middle East expansion, extending its network across the US, Asia, and Australia, according to a press release.

Becoming Monroe’s regional hub, the headquarters will deepen institutional investor and client ties across the GCC and beyond.

Zia Uddin, President of Monroe Capital, said: “As private credit continues to grow in importance worldwide, Monroe’s differentiated approach, rooted in disciplined underwriting, innovative structuring, and long-term partnership, positions us to meet the evolving needs of investors in the Middle East and beyond.”

Waleed Noor, Managing Director and Head of Middle East at Monroe, added: “This office represents our dedication to supporting the growth of the regional financial ecosystem and contributing to Abu Dhabi’s role as a global financial hub.”

For his part, Arvind Ramamurthy, Chief Market Development Officer at ADG, commented: “The addition of Monroe Capital to ADGM’s ecosystem is another important milestone in strengthening our asset management community.”

Founded in 2004 in Chicago, Monroe Capital is a leading private credit asset manager focused on direct lending, technology finance, venture debt, structured credit, real estate, and equity.

The firm operates 12 offices worldwide and offers diverse investment products for institutional and high-net-worth investors, targeting strong “alpha” returns across market cycles.