EQT stock explores Gulf partnerships for AI infrastructure growth
Published on 11/09/2026 at 10:30 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSGulf AI strategy broadens growth options
- EQT is discussing joint artificial-intelligence and infrastructure investments with sovereign investors in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
- The firm plans to use its EdgeConneX portfolio company to expand its data-centre footprint in the Gulf.
- EQT opened an Abu Dhabi office in September to deepen relationships with sovereign funds and institutional partners.
EQT is exploring joint artificial-intelligence and infrastructure investments with sovereign investors in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, a development that could broaden the private-markets group's exposure to the Gulf's fast-growing digital infrastructure market.
In an interview published on November 3, 2026, The National quoted EQT global chair Jean Eric Salata as saying that the firm was in discussions with investors in both countries. The talks focus on artificial intelligence, data centres and related infrastructure rather than a completed transaction.
EdgeConneX anchors regional expansion
EQT plans to build on the reach of portfolio company EdgeConneX, which operates more than 106 data centres across 25 countries. Salata said EQT sees physical infrastructure - including chips, energy and data centres - as a key constraint for the expansion of artificial-intelligence capacity.
The Gulf states have announced AI infrastructure plans worth 120 billion US dollars, according to the report. The UAE is pursuing a five-gigawatt UAE-US AI campus in Abu Dhabi, while Saudi Arabia has launched Project Transcendence, a 100 billion US dollar programme for domestic AI and data infrastructure. These projects create potential demand for long-term capital, but they also leave EQT dependent on future partnerships, investment execution and the ability of portfolio companies to secure projects.
Abu Dhabi office supports fundraising ties
EQT opened its first Middle East office in Abu Dhabi's Abu Dhabi Global Market in September. The office is intended to strengthen links with sovereign wealth funds, family offices and institutional investors. EQT already works with the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority on funds and co-investments, while Abu Dhabi's Mubadala has participated in transactions including the firm's bid for Intertek.
Salata said about 40 EQT portfolio companies already have a presence in the Gulf. The group expects more regional investment to flow into those businesses and is targeting sectors including infrastructure, education, healthcare, technology and energy.
The real-time quote of EQT stock showed EQT stock traded at 27.71 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 10:19 CET on Monday, November 9, 2026.
EQT AB stock at a glance
- Company: EQT AB
- ISIN: SE0012853455
- Trading venue: Lang & Schwarz
- Price: 27.71 euros at 10:19 CET on November 9, 2026
- Focus: Private markets, AI infrastructure and data centres
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