Qatar Investment Authority

Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) is the sovereign wealth fund of the Government of Qatar, founded in 2005 to diversify the nation’s economic portfolio beyond its substantial oil and gas revenues. Headquartered in Doha, with offices in Mumbai, New Delhi, New York, and Beijing, QIA engages in investments across various asset classes, including public equity, fixed income, private equity, real estate, and alternative assets. The organization focuses on long-term strategic investments in diverse sectors, with a particular emphasis on infrastructure in the United States and startups in France. QIA aims to strengthen Qatar’s economy by reducing reliance on energy sales and positioning the country as an international center for finance and investment management. It operates under strict financial and commercial disciplines, managing investments through its subsidiaries, including Qatar Holding LLC and Qatari Diar for real estate ventures.