Qatar launched a dedicated division of the Qatar Investment Authority called Doha Investment, marking a new direction for the sovereign wealth fund toward developing domestic investments, according to an announcement made by Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.
Doha Investment Formed to Manage Local Portfolio
The newly established Doha Investment division will operate as the dedicated manager of the Qatar Investment Authority’s local portfolio. According to Sheikh Faisal bin Thani Al Thani, Qatar’s minister of commerce and industry, the division will initially oversee 45 state-owned enterprises that represent roughly one-third of the wealth fund’s total assets.
Sheikh Faisal stated that the step represents a consolidation rather than an entirely new creation, noting that the measure had been under consideration for more than a decade. Established in 2005, the Qatar Investment Authority previously focused its charter almost exclusively on deploying capital abroad. Global SWF estimates the wealth fund’s total assets under management at $580 billion.
Economic Diversification and Private Sector Growth
Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani announced the new entity at a special edition of the Qatar Economic Forum held in New York. The annual gathering had been cancelled in May following weeks of regional missile and drone attacks.
“We aim to expand the role of the private sector in driving Qatar’s economic growth,” Sheikh Mohammed said. He added that the new division will support strong companies, help emerging businesses grow, deepen capital markets, and attract international capital and expertise.
The mandate for Doha Investment also spans strengthening national champions, supporting privatization, and widening private-sector participation to diversify the economy. The wealth fund has previously built up domestic stakes in national leaders including Qatar Airways, Qatar National Bank, Ooredoo, Qatari Diar, and Katara Hospitality.
Broader Economic Performance
The domestic push arrives as Qatar’s non-hydrocarbon sector drives broader economic expansion. According to the Qatar Central Bank and National Planning Council, Qatar’s non-hydrocarbon economy grew 4.8 percent in 2025, outpacing the 2.9 percent overall real GDP growth. Non-hydrocarbon activities accounted for 65.5 percent of real GDP in the third quarter.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Doha Investment?
Doha Investment is a new division of the Qatar Investment Authority tasked with managing and developing domestic investments within Qatar.
How many assets does the new division oversee initially?
According to Qatar’s minister of commerce and industry, Sheikh Faisal bin Thani Al Thani, the division initially oversees 45 state-owned enterprises representing about one-third of the wealth fund’s total assets.
What is the estimated size of the Qatar Investment Authority?
Research firm Global SWF estimates the Qatar Investment Authority’s total assets under management at $580 billion.
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