Global Infrastructure Partners to set-up Doha office for Middle East expansion

Global Infrastructure Partners GIP, owned by BlackRock since last year, is set to open an office in Doha, Qatar as it seeks to expand in the Middle East.  

The establishment of the office, which will serve as a hub for GIP’s Middle East and North Africa MENA investing activities, will help the firm pursue investment opportunities in the Middle East and MENA region, according to a statement. 

“Throughout GIP’s history, we have had very strong and productive relationships with our key clients and corporate partners across the Middle East,” said Bayo Ogunlesi, Global Infrastructure Partners’ chairman and chief executive officer,...