Is there a significant difference between the work / culture and exit at ME SWFs?

Hi all,

Just wondering if there is a significant difference across the large ME SWFs such as ADIA, QIA, PIF, Mubadala, Lunate / ADQ.

Abu Dhabi seems to have multiple funds itself and curious if there is a hierarchy among ADIA, Mubadala, Lunate / ADQ, etc.

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