Mubadala Deepens Engagement in China Through Rolex Shanghai Masters partnership

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Abu Dhabi – October, 01, 2026: Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), an Abu Dhabi sovereign investor, today announced its partnership with the Rolex Shanghai Masters as an official sponsor, marking Mubadala’s first sports sponsorship in Asia and its first partnership with an ATP 1000 tennis tournament.

It brings together one of Asia’s leading international sporting events while connecting its existing global tennis tournaments in the United Arab Emirates, Brazil and the United States with a market that has been an important part of Mubadala’s investment journey for more than a decade.

Mohamed Albadr, Head of Asia for Private Equity at Mubadala, said: “Our partnership with the Rolex Shanghai Masters marks an important milestone as Mubadala’s first sports sponsorship in Asia. We have been investing in China for more than a decade, and this partnership creates a new way for us to engage with partners and communities in one of our most important Asian markets.

“As we continue to grow across Asia, we see significant potential in connecting companies, capital and expertise across the region with the UAE and markets around the world. The Rolex Shanghai Masters gives us an opportunity to build those connections, drawing on Mubadala’s global network and sector expertise while extending our long-standing commitment to tennis into Asia.”

Mubadala has been investing in China since 2015 and has built an established on-the-ground presence in Beijing, with more than 30 professionals and a portfolio spanning consumer, healthcare, industrial and financial services.

Michael Luevano, Tournament Director of the Rolex Shanghai Masters, said: “We are delighted to welcome Mubadala as an official sponsor of the Rolex Shanghai Masters. Mubadala bringsa long-standing commitment to tennis internationally, alongside an established presence and history of partnership in China. We look forward to working together to strengthen the tournament and create meaningful experiences for our players, fans and wider community.”

For more than 15 years, Mubadala has invested in the growth of the sport through leading tournaments across key international markets, including the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open (WTA 500), the Rio Open (ATP 500), the Mubadala DC Open (the world’s only combined ATP and WTA 500 tournament), and the São Paulo Open (WTA 250). Together, these partnerships provide opportunities to engage communities, inspire participation, and support the continued growth of tennis globally.

The partnership also reinforces Mubadala’s efforts to n urturing t he n ext g eneration o f t ennis talent through the Mubadala Junior Aces tournament in Shanghai.

About Mubadala Investment Company

Mubadala Investment Company is a sovereign investor managing a global portfolio, aimed at generating sustainable financial returns for the Government of Abu Dhabi. Mubadala’s US$385 billion (AED 1.4 trillion) portfolio spans six continents with interests in multiple sectors and asset classes. We leverage our deep sectoral expertise and long-standing partnerships to drive sustainable growth and profit, while supporting the continued diversification and global integration of the economy of the United Arab Emirates. For more information, please visit: www.mubadala.com

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