The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) has unveiled a new division named Doha Investment to bolster domestic investments and enhance the private sector in Qatar. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani at the Qatar Economic Forum in New York.
This initiative is designed to support leading Qatari companies and assist emerging businesses in their expansion efforts. Doha Investment will focus on strengthening capital markets and attracting international investment and expertise to Qatar. The division will manage QIA’s local portfolio, initially overseeing 45 state-owned enterprises, which account for about one-third of the sovereign wealth fund’s total assets.
Doha Investment aims to develop national companies, facilitate privatization, and increase private-sector participation, thereby promoting economic diversification beyond Qatar’s traditional hydrocarbon-based economy. The move aligns with Qatar’s ongoing efforts to diversify its economic activities, as evidenced by a 4.8% growth in the country’s non-hydrocarbon economy in 2025, outpacing the overall real GDP growth of 2.9%.
Since its establishment in 2005, the QIA has primarily concentrated on international investments. However, in recent years, it has expanded its domestic portfolio, involving sectors such as aviation, banking, telecommunications, real estate, and hospitality. The creation of Doha Investment marks a significant step towards further reinforcing these efforts and ensuring sustainable economic development within Qatar.