By Alexandre Pieyre, Chief Information Officer, Global Technology Operations
Technology has moved from the margins to the centre of private markets operations, fundamentally transforming how deals are executed and portfolios are managed. Speaking to TechRound, I explored how digitisation is accelerating across the Middle East, where ambitious national visions are driving rapid change.
From tokenisation and AI-driven risk checks to digital identity frameworks, tools that once took months to deploy now operate in hours. This shift is particularly evident among family offices, where tech-native next-generation leaders are demanding real-time, data-rich visibility and the ability to act quickly while maintaining their commitment to legacy and preservation.
AI enables contextual, predictive insights that allow investors to anticipate rather than react, while tokenisation is making private market structures more modular, transparent and scalable. Yet with this acceleration comes heightened cybersecurity challenges – trust remains central to the Middle East value proposition, requiring innovation and protection to advance together.
Looking ahead, tokenisation stands poised to become foundational infrastructure, giving Gulf investors unprecedented speed and access to both regional and global opportunities.
