Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund is on the verge of drastically increasing investment in the United States, with a potential doubling or even exceeding its expenditure over the last five to six years. This is on the heels of Qatar’s recent commitment to invest an additional \\$500 billion into global economies in the next several years, with the US being regarded as a prime strategic priority.
Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) officials hinted that areas including technology, infrastructure, property, and energy will be major targets for the additional investment. The fund will be expected to build on existing relationships and develop new prospects across a range of asset classes.
This potential doubling highlights the increasing financial connections between the US and Qatar, as part of broader attempts by the Gulf state to diversify its international portfolio and tie itself to high-growing, tech-driven economies.
The move could also strengthen Qatar’s clout in main global financial centers, analysts say, while providing long-term rewards and stability in a uncertain economic climate.
