Abacus Group Expands into Dubai to Support IT and Cybersecurity Needs of Financial Firms
This strategic expansion marks a major step in the company’s international growth plans and aims to meet rising demand for specialist IT and cybersecurity services in the UAE.
Abacus Group, a leading global provider of managed IT and cybersecurity services for highly regulated industries, has officially opened its first office in the Middle East, located in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). This strategic expansion marks a major step in the company’s international growth plans and aims to meet rising demand for specialist IT and cybersecurity services in the UAE.
Over the past 18 months, Abacus has seen a significant increase in its client base in the region, with the number of clients having a presence in the UAE doubling to over 25. The company has also engaged with early-stage asset managers choosing Dubai as their primary location. This growth is driven by the UAE’s robust regulatory environment, expanding capital pools, thriving non-oil trade, and a business-friendly ecosystem.
“Dubai has emerged as a leading destination for the world’s top alternative investment managers, all seeking expertise and presence on the ground backed by global reach and capability. Abacus is uniquely positioned to deliver exactly that. We also provide enterprise-grade IT and cybersecurity support to smaller firms in the city that have previously found it difficult to access the level of premier protection and expertise that we can provide.”
– Tom Cole, Managing Director of EMEA, Abacus Group
“Their decision to establish a presence here reinforces Dubai’s position as a global hub for innovation and resilience, bringing world-class IT and cybersecurity expertise to support the region’s most dynamic financial institutions.”
– Salmaan Jaffery, Chief Business Development Officer, DIFC Authority
Abacus’s Dubai office will deliver its full suite of services, including managed IT, multi-cloud solutions, cybersecurity services, the market-leading abacusFlex platform, specialised emergency incident response, and red team exercises. These offerings ensure compliance with DIFC regulatory frameworks while proactively defending clients against cyber threats.
Establishing a physical presence in Dubai also enables Abacus to leverage local talent and relocate top leadership from the UK and US to build a strong operational base.
“With Dubai’s reputation for innovation, comes a rich pool of talent. We look forward to tapping into the next generation of professionals emerging from both the local education system and internationally.”
– Tom Cole, Managing Director of EMEA, Abacus Group
The opening of the Dubai office positions Abacus Group to support financial services firms in DIFC and across the UAE, strengthening IT and cybersecurity resilience and contributing to the region’s growing financial and technology ecosystem.
