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• Aquila Group’s entry into the UAE marks a significant step in its plan to expand to key global growth markets and serve as a bridge between Europe and APAC.
• Based at ADGM, the Abu Dhabi office will enable the company to tap domestic opportunities and serve as a hub for expansion into wider GCC markets.
• The flagship regional business, Aquila Capital Middle East, will meet increasing demand for sustainable infrastructure investment opportunities, driven by government initiatives.
• Zaki Nuseibeh was appointed as the CEO of Aquila Capital Middle East, bringing over 18 years of international banking and investing experience.

Aquila Group, a private enterprise headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, which has been driving innovation in clean energy and sustainable infrastructure as both an investor and developer since 2001, today announces its strategic expansion into the Middle East through the launch of a new office in Abu Dhabi and the appointment of Zaki Mohammed Nuseibeh as Chief Executive Officer of Aquila Capital Middle East. The dual announcement marks a significant milestone in Aquila Group’s global expansion and will enable the company to tap both regional and global opportunities.  

In his leadership role, CEO of Aquila Capital Middle East Zaki Nuseibeh will be responsible for driving the company’s GCC expansion from Abu Dhabi. His significant experience and regional expertise will be instrumental in tapping the dynamic investment landscape in the GCC, with a focus on sustainable real asset investments. The Middle East operations will have a dual focus on investment management and fund raising, concentrating on investments in energy transition assets and infrastructure, including data centers and renewable energy projects.

Roman Rosslenbroich, Chief Executive Officer & Co-founder, Aquila Group, comments: “Aquila Capital Middle East, based in Abu Dhabi, will serve as both a hub for Aquila Group’s long-term expansion in the region as well as a bridge between our European and Asia-Pacific businesses. Undeniably, the UAE offers significant opportunities for investors in sustainable real assets, driven by the government's forward-looking initiatives, its focus on driving diversification through innovation and the flourishing green infrastructure ecosystem. As the demand for these investments continues to grow, we are well positioned to bring our expertise in clean energy and sustainable infrastructure investments and project development to the region.”  

Zaki Nuseibeh, Chief Executive Officer, Aquila Capital Middle East, said: “The decision to establish a presence in Abu Dhabi reflects our deep confidence in the UAE’s economic growth and its rapidly evolving energy infrastructure. Our aim is to serve local investors and support their growing exposure to private market opportunities. We also plan to invest, alongside our clients and partners, in regional projects that promote sustainable development by creating tailored thematic products for the region in the future. I look forward to leading the company’s expansion in such a dynamic market and delivering on Aquila Group’s long-term vision and commitment to sustainable investment on a global scale.”

Since 2001, Aquila Group has realised significant organic growth, achieving over EUR 15.4 billion in assets under management through its commitment to sustainable investing and project development across the globe. The company has established itself as a leader in the energy transition space, in which it has a strong track record with over EUR 25 billion in transactions, supported by partnerships with Daiwa Energy & Infrastructure and Bain Capital. Since 2024, the company has also expanded its investment opportunities to wholesale and retail investors, in a move to democratise access to private markets, fostered by a new partnership between Aquila Capital, Aquila Group’s entity for alternative investment fund management and German bank Commerzbank.