NordGulf Alliance opens its doors in Switzerland

In August 2025 NordGulf Alliance, led by CEO Alan Talib, opened Swiss operations under Patric Mackenzie, to connect Swiss technology companies with Gulf and Middle Eastern markets.
Alan Talib
CEO and Founder, NordGulf Alliance
Published August 2025 · 2 min read

In short

CompanyNordGulf Alliance
New officeSwitzerland
Led byPatric Mackenzie, Swiss operations
FocusSwiss technology companies entering Gulf and Middle Eastern markets

Big news from NordGulf Alliance: We're officially opening our doors in Switzerland!

After months of planning (and yes, quite a few late-night strategy sessions), we're thrilled to finally make this announcement. This isn't just about planting a flag in a new market. It's about building a genuine bridge between Swiss innovation and Middle Eastern opportunities.

Here's what excites us most: Switzerland has incredible technological capabilities that deserve broader reach. We're here to help Swiss companies tap into the Middle Eastern market, where demand for quality tech solutions continues to grow. At the same time, we're bringing that famous Swiss precision and innovation into the Nord Gulf Alliance family.

Leading our Swiss operations is Patric Mackenzie, who brings exactly the right mix of local expertise and international perspective to make this work. He'll be the point person for any Swiss companies curious about what the Middle East has to offer.

This expansion has been a long time coming. We've spent months laying the groundwork, building relationships, and making sure we do this right. Now that we're here, we can't wait to see what partnerships emerge.

To our new Swiss neighbors: We're looking forward to working with you. And to our existing partners: This is just the beginning of how we're growing to serve you better.

Here's to new connections and exciting possibilities ahead.

Today NordGulf Alliance works across Norway, Sweden, Finland, Switzerland, the UAE and Saudi Arabia, connecting Nordic and European technology with Gulf capital, governments and markets.

Alan Talib
Alan Talib

CEO and Founder of NordGulf Alliance, which connects Nordic and European technology companies with Gulf capital, government buyers and markets. Author of From the Sand Dunes to the Fjords and Back (2025).

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