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Luxembourg is an EU member with an outstanding role in global finance. Much like the UAE, Bahrain, and other financial hubs across the MENA region, Luxembourg is a specialist cross‑border financial center defined by stability, strong rule of law, and a long tradition of international openness. Yet, what sets Luxembourg apart is its deep integration within the European Union and the eurozone, offering fund managers direct access to European investors and the powerful EU marketing passport.
Combining political stability, a AAA sovereign credit rating, a highly international workforce, and one of the world’s highest GDPs per capita, Luxembourg has built an environment where financial services thrive. Its economy is anchored by a resilient financial sector and supported by sound public finances and low public debt. For MENA investors and fund sponsors, Luxembourg represents a reliable gateway to the EU single market, underpinned by a business‑friendly environment and a multilingual talent pool experienced in serving global investors.
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The Luxembourg Stock Exchange became the first European exchange to list a Sukuk in 2002, and offers streamlined listing procedures and competitive fees
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Luxembourg’s investment fund assets now total around EUR 8.2 trillion
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Luxembourg’s Family Office base is made up of 100+ Single Family Offices and 83 Multi Family Offices
Today, Luxembourg stands as the world’s leading cross‑border investment hub. Its fund vehicles, capital markets toolbox, and regulatory frameworks are widely used by fund managers and institutional investors from the Gulf to North Africa who seek to access European investors, diversify fund domiciliation, and raise capital internationally. Luxembourg’s regulatory architecture emphasizes investor protection, predictability, and flexibility (qualities especially valued by sophisticated MENA institutions, sovereign wealth funds, and family offices seeking to expand beyond their domestic markets).
This brochure outlines how Luxembourg can support MENA firms looking to broaden their horizons. It provides an overview of Luxembourg’s fund structuring options, distribution capabilities, and the ecosystem of service providers that enable global strategies to scale seamlessly. Our aim is to help you understand how Europe’s most international financial center can become a natural extension of your regional ambitions.
At EY Luxembourg, we have a dedicated team of partners and senior managers focused on the MENA region, with hands-on experience working with clients both in and across the region. We speak the language – literally and culturally – bringing a deep understanding of local nuances and business practices
Zeeshan Ahmed
EY Luxembourg Private Equity Partner, Luxembourg Infrastructure Funds Leader
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