Key Takeaways
- • Monroe Capital LLC, a Chicago-headquartered private credit manager, opened its Abu Dhabi office after receiving a Financial Services Permission (FSP) from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of ADGM.
- • The Abu Dhabi office will serve as Monroe's regional hub for the GCC and broader Middle East, focused on engaging institutional investors and family offices.
- • Monroe's global platform already spans offices across the United States, Asia, and Australia, with 12 locations in total according to the firm's boilerplate.
- • Zia Uddin, President of Monroe Capital, and Waleed Noor, Managing Director and Head of Middle East, framed the move as a long-term regional commitment.
Summary
Monroe Capital LLC ("Monroe"), a Chicago-headquartered asset manager specializing in private credit, announced the official opening of its office in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, according to a Business Wire release dated October 14, 2025. The office opened after Monroe received its Financial Services Permission (FSP) from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi. The company described the opening as a significant milestone in its strategic expansion into the Middle East, building on a global footprint that includes offices across the United States, Asia, and Australia.
The Abu Dhabi office will function as Monroe's regional hub, strengthening its ability to engage institutional investors and deepen client relationships across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the broader Middle East. The release characterized the ADGM establishment as evidence of the firm's long-term commitment to the region and its confidence in Abu Dhabi's growing role as a global financial center.
Zia Uddin, President of Monroe Capital, said the firm's "differentiated approach—rooted in disciplined underwriting, innovative structuring, and long-term partnership" positions it to meet the evolving needs of investors in the Middle East and beyond. Waleed Noor, Managing Director and Head of Middle East at Monroe, said the firm is committed to building long-term partnerships with institutional investors and family offices across the region. Arvind Ramamurthy, Chief Market Development Officer at ADGM, said Monroe's decision to establish in ADGM reflects global institutions' confidence in the jurisdiction's regulatory framework and investor-friendly environment.
Monroe, which has provided capital solutions since 2004, offers direct lending, technology finance, venture debt, alternative credit, structured credit, real estate and equity strategies to institutional and high net worth investors. The firm is headquartered in Chicago and has 12 locations across the United States, Middle East, Asia and Australia. The release also cited recent industry recognition, including DealCatalyst's 2025 Most Innovative Private Credit CLO Manager of the Year award.
The Abu Dhabi office will function as Monroe's regional hub, strengthening its ability to engage institutional investors and deepen client relationships across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the broader Middle East. The release characterized the ADGM establishment as evidence of the firm's long-term commitment to the region and its confidence in Abu Dhabi's growing role as a global financial center.
Zia Uddin, President of Monroe Capital, said the firm's "differentiated approach—rooted in disciplined underwriting, innovative structuring, and long-term partnership" positions it to meet the evolving needs of investors in the Middle East and beyond. Waleed Noor, Managing Director and Head of Middle East at Monroe, said the firm is committed to building long-term partnerships with institutional investors and family offices across the region. Arvind Ramamurthy, Chief Market Development Officer at ADGM, said Monroe's decision to establish in ADGM reflects global institutions' confidence in the jurisdiction's regulatory framework and investor-friendly environment.
Monroe, which has provided capital solutions since 2004, offers direct lending, technology finance, venture debt, alternative credit, structured credit, real estate and equity strategies to institutional and high net worth investors. The firm is headquartered in Chicago and has 12 locations across the United States, Middle East, Asia and Australia. The release also cited recent industry recognition, including DealCatalyst's 2025 Most Innovative Private Credit CLO Manager of the Year award.
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