Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2 September, 2026 – GRT Capital Management Limited (“GRT”) today announced the launch of its office in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, marking a significant milestone in the global expansion of the asset management firm.
Regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the DIFC office will serve as the regional hub to support GRT’s engagement with professional investors, including ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) families and institutional clients across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region.
Tim Haywood, Managing Director of GRT Capital Management Limited (DIFC Representative Office), said, “The MEASA region is home to significant private and public wealth, and regional investors have a growing appetite for alternative investments. With the United Arab Emirates serving as a key international financial hub, DIFC’s robust legal and regulatory framework makes it a strong platform for our regional expansion. We’re excited to take this significant step forward in our ability to serve clients in MEASA.”
GRT specialises in private market investments across real assets and asset-backed financing, and offers Shariah-compliant investment strategies. The firm provides fund management, discretionary portfolio management and investment advisory services to clients. GRT’s investment platform includes strategies focused on real assets, including those identified in collaboration with Walton Global, an established land asset management group.
Jamie Lam, President of GRT, said, “The establishment of our DIFC Office is a natural progression of GRT’s growth strategy. We see the MEASA region as one of our key growth markets, and this expansion enables us to strengthen our regional presence and deepen engagement with investors and strategic partners across the MEASA region.”
GRT is an established provider of alternative asset management services. The firm specialises in strategic land investments and asset-backed financing focused on income and growth strategies. GRT is licensed by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong to carry out Type 4 (Advising on Securities) and Type 9 (Asset Management) regulated activities.
