The document discusses opportunities for private equity investment in the Middle East region. It notes that private equity has historically accounted for only 0.1% of the global $2.3 trillion industry, but that the Middle East economies are growing rapidly, with real GDP growth exceeding 5% in most countries. Several factors are driving large infrastructure investment requirements in the region over the next 5-10 years, including population growth, economic diversification away from oil, and underinvestment. The private equity industry in the Middle East is also growing rapidly and could help meet the region's investment needs.