His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and President of the Dubai International Financial Center, recently met with Rollie van Rappaard, co-founder and co-chairman of CVC Capital Partners, a global company specializing in investment consulting and asset management. CVC Capital Partners is the largest private investment company in Europe. The meeting took place at His Highness’s rest house in the Nad Al Sheba area in Dubai.
During the meeting, Rollie van Rappaard briefed His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on the company’s work in the Middle East region and the contribution of its office in the Dubai International Financial Center to its interests in the region. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed expressed that Dubai serves as a strong starting point for the company’s business in the region, given its position as a major financial and business hub.
Sheikh Maktoum and Rollie van Rappaard discussed the opportunities offered by Dubai with its advanced infrastructure and favorable business environment for global asset and investment management. They also talked about Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s vision for Dubai’s economy, including the city’s ambition to become one of the top four financial centers in the world.
Dubai was highlighted as an important hub for global businesses, offering strong infrastructure, supportive regulatory frameworks, and dynamic investment environment. Rollie van Rappaard commended Dubai’s leadership for creating an attractive atmosphere for investors and capitalists, making it a leading business center regionally and internationally.
The meeting was attended by key officials from both sides, including Issa Kazim, Governor of the Dubai International Financial Centre, and Ozgur Onder from CVC Capital Partners. Founded in 1981, CVC Capital Partners has offices worldwide, including one in Dubai, and manages approximately 186 billion euros in assets, with a focus on private equity investments.