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Gulf Region

Jersey has been working closely with countries in the Gulf region for many years, with a regional office established in the DIFC in 2018 and a presence in the UAE since 2011.

Gulf States
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In brief Working closely with our partners, we’re making sure that we remain the international finance centre (IFC) of choice for Gulf investors – especially in private wealth, banking and Islamic finance.

With an estimated $1 trillion in assets expected to be transitioned between generations over the coming decade, this presents considerable opportunities for Jersey to support families in the region by providing a full suite of cross-border, corporate, funds and wealth management services for HNWIs.

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We work with a whole range of national and international financial services firms based in Jersey. Browse our business directory for more information, or to search for a specific organisation.

Our Work in the Gulf Region

  • There is a growing need for ethical, transparent and accountable finance in the Gulf – areas in which we are experts
  • We are able to work within a range of finance disciplines, sensitive to local dynamics, economies and cultures
  • We support the needs of international finance investors from Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates
  • We support inward and outward foreign direct investment (FDI) for infrastructure projects through our integrated business development strategy
  • We assist in family wealth management and pre-IPO planning
  • We continue to support our Middle East Regional Hub office in the DIFC in Dubai with regular business seminars, roadshows and receptions to enhance our relationships and contacts in the market
Jersey's Relationship with the Gulf
Our Latest Gulf Region Brochure

In our latest regional brochure, discover how Jersey’s relationship with the Gulf is flourishing – and how Jersey firms are helping to strengthen the regional ties through their work across the Middle East.

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Our Latest Saudi Arabia Brochure

As a jurisdiction of choice for international finance and working with the professional services and advisory community on the ground in Saudi, Jersey is ready to support the Kingdom to meet its aspirations and objectives set out in its Saudi Vision 2030 strategy, and its transition to a green economy, a commitment that’s clear to see within the strategy’s framework.

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Our Latest News in the Gulf Region

Gulf Region Factsheets ›

Keep up to date on the latest developments with our Gulf Region related factsheets.

Our Gulf Focussed Research

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Charting the Future: Mapping Next Generation Preparedness, Involvement, and Aspirations in Saudi Arabian Family Businesses
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Global Attitudes to Islamic Wealth Management
Our white paper investigates the views of Muslim family offices, HNWIs and UHNWIs regarding Shari’a compliant and ethical wealth management services.
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The Evolution of Wealth Management in the World of Islamic Finance
Our 2019 GCC focussed white paper, The Evolution of Wealth Management in the World of Islamic Finance - Views from the Islamic Finance Wealth Management Community – researched the views of Islamic wealth managers to understand and communicate the development of Islamic finance wealth management in Asia and beyond.
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Jersey – A Clear Choice for Saudi Investors
This Kingdom of Saudi Arabia focussed research examines the various approaches sought by Saudi investors in structuring inbound and outbound investments, the factors behind such approaches, and the benefits of structuring Saudi investments through international finance centre such as Jersey.
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Wealth Structuring and The International Financial Centres – Perspectives from the GCC
Our latest GCC focussed white paper, Wealth Structuring and The International Financial Centres – Perspectives from the GCC – examines the views of GCC based wealth managers to understand and communicate the current attitudes towards wealth structuring and the use of IFCs amongst the Middle East's wealth management experts and their private clients.
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Why Domicile Choice is Vital for Middle Eastern Fund Managers
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Nurturing the Perfect Eco-System for Alternative Funds
Nurturing the Perfect Eco-System for Alternative Funds.
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Offshore Jurisdictions Can Soothe Investor Concerns
Offshore Jurisdictions Can Soothe Investor Concerns
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Why Now is the Time for GCC Family Businesses to Review Succession Planning
Why Now is the Time for GCC Family Businesses to Review Succession Planning
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Meeting the Global Demand
Meeting the Global Demand
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Key Contacts

If you would like to learn more about how Jersey’s award-winning IFC can support your investment needs relating to Dubai, UAE, Saudi Arabia and the wider Gulf region, please contact:

Our Team
Faizal Bhana
Faizal is a UK qualified lawyer and for many years has worked and advised, and is a trusted advisor to institutions, corporates and families across the Middle East Africa and India. Faizal specialises in banking and finance and has advised corporates, family offices and families including on their international investment and holding structures.
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Our Team
An Kelles
An joined Jersey Finance in May 2016 as the Business Development Director for Asia and is now based in our Middle East Regional Hub office, in the DIFC in Dubai.
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Working Together

Join our Gulf Community of Interest Group

Our business development director provides bi-annual updates on Gulf business development activities, events, visits and other marketing activities to our Community of Interest Group, which comprises of Jersey Finance members who are focussed on doing business in the region.

To find out more about joining this group, please contact: jersey@jerseyfinance.je

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