ewpartners, a leading Saudi investment firm, officially opened its Hong Kong office, reinforcing the city’s strategic position as a dynamic gateway between Asia and the Middle East
🌐 Hong Kong: A Super-Connector for Global Growth
At the grand opening, Hong Kong’s Chief Executive, John Lee Ka‑chiu, highlighted the importance of Hong Kong’s role as a “super-connector” in linking businesses across regions. The event, co-hosted by Capital Markets Forum Hong Kong, brought together over 100 industry leaders, government officials, and investors from both Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia
🏛 Strategic Significance
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Dr. Bernard Chan, Acting Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, underlined Hong Kong’s strengths: a transparent legal system, robust capital flow, low taxation, and world-class infrastructure.
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Cliff Chau, Managing Partner at ewpartners, emphasized that their Hong Kong presence—following the firm’s 2017 Saudi launch—will facilitate cross‑regional investment, innovation, and the growth of family‑office ecosystems
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Mohammed bin Sulaiman Al‑Rumaih, CEO of the Saudi Exchange, noted Saudi Arabia’s booming capital markets and stressed the mutual benefits of increased collaboration between the two regions
Bridging Tech Innovation & Investment
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Capital ties are stronger than ever—marked by initiatives like the Premia BOCHK Saudi Arabia Government Sukuk ETF, Hong Kong’s first Islamic financing product
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Over 20 joint projects have already been implemented through ewpartners, including engagements with Alibaba Cloud and Lenovo’s supply-chain arm, fostering tech-driven collaboration
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A new whitepaper titled “Asia to Arabia: Strategic Investment Pathways in the GCC” highlights these collaborative efforts
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Ewpartners has also announced a strategic partnership with Tahaluf to bring LEAP East 2026 — the Asia‑Pacific extension of Saudi’s flagship tech conference — to Hong Kong
What This Means for Kreative Konnections
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Hong Kong as the ideal launchpad: The city continues to be the preferred choice for ME‑Asia investment, thanks to its financial neutrality, investor‑friendly tax regime, and legal safeguards.
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Saudi capital is flowing in: With record-breaking IPOs and investor confidence in Saudi Arabia, the region’s interest in Hong Kong-backed initiatives is palpable .
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Opportunity for tech and creative sectors: As Saudi investors show interest beyond finance—into tech and innovation—Hong Kong-based creative firms are well-positioned to enter the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) markets.
Takeaway
Ewpartners’ Hong Kong expansion signals a new era of cross-border investment and innovation. With support from government entities and the launch of major partnerships, the city is once again proving itself to be the ultimate gateway for businesses looking to bridge Asia and the Middle East.
At Kreative Konnections, we see this as a golden opportunity for our clients to expand into GCC markets—leveraging Hong Kong’s ecosystem to create global impact.
Want to explore how your brand or project can tap into this momentum? Reach out to Kreative Konnections and let’s connect your story to the world.
