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PIF to Anchor New Gulf-Focused Funds from Goldman Sachs

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is set to play a central role in the creation of new funds aimed at the Gulf region, in partnership with Goldman Sachs Asset Management. As the anchor investor in these funds, PIF will focus primarily on Saudi Arabia and other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. With assets worth $925 billion, PIF’s involvement underscores the Kingdom’s commitment to strengthening its domestic asset management industry. This move is part of a broader strategy to increase investment flows within the region, positioning Saudi Arabia as a key financial hub in the Middle East. As the funds target long-term investments in the Gulf’s emerging markets, PIF’s role highlights the evolving investment landscape and Saudi Arabia’s ambition to diversify its economy.

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