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Qatar's emir appoints Mohammed Al Sowaidi as new CEO of wealth fund QIA
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9m ago
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Mohammed Al Sowaidi has been appointed as the new CEO of Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) by Qatar's emir. Al Sowaidi previously served as the chief of investments in the Americas for the sovereign wealth fund. He replaces Mansour Ibrahim al-Mahmoud, who has been appointed as Qatar's new minister of health. As part of a cabinet shuffle, Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani has also been appointed as the country's new minister of commerce and industry. Lolwah bint Rashid Al-Khater has been appointed as the new education minister.
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QIA to invest over $1 bn in VC funds
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1y ago
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Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), Qatar's sovereign wealth fund, has announced plans to invest over $1 billion in venture capital funds as part of its strategy to develop the start-up and venture capital sector in Qatar and neighboring countries. The fund, named the "Fund of Funds," aims to attract international venture capital firms and entrepreneurs to Qatar and the Gulf Arab states while also generating market-level commercial returns for QIA. This move highlights QIA's focus on technology investments and its commitment to supporting innovative businesses in the region.
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Qatar Investment Authority expands into Australia, Korea and Southeast Asia
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11m ago
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The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), a sovereign wealth fund, is expanding its investments into Australia, Korea, and Southeast Asia. The QIA also sees potential investment opportunities in Japan's conglomerates and take-private deals, as well as in the technology sector in India. With $526 billion worth of total assets, the QIA is one of the world's largest investors. The expansion into Asian markets follows QIA's efforts to diversify its investments beyond European and U.S. markets.
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Qatar Investment Authority makes first bet from $1-bn VC fund of funds
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6m ago
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Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), a sovereign wealth fund, has made its initial investment from its $1 billion VC fund of funds. The investment is in a local venture capital firm that focuses on growth-stage tech startups in the region. This marks a significant step for QIA, headquartered in Doha, as it launched this VC fund of funds last year to support the burgeoning tech sector in the area.
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Saudi sovereign wealth fund PIF appoints new head of investment strategy
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1y ago
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Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has appointed Fahd AlSaif as the new head of its investment strategy and economic insights division. With assets worth around $925 billion, the PIF has played a major role in Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's plans to diversify the country's economy away from oil. AlSaif will be responsible for developing the fund's overall investment strategy while also maintaining his current position as head of the global capital finance division. The PIF has already made significant investments in various projects, including the NEOM development along the Red Sea coast.
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QIA to invest $1B in international and regional venture capital funds
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1y ago
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Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), the sovereign wealth fund, is launching a $1 billion venture capital fund of funds for international and regional venture capital funds. The initiative aims to attract VC funds and startups to Qatar and the wider Gulf Cooperation Council region, with a focus on fintech, edtech, and healthcare sectors. QIA plans to invest indirectly through other VC funds and make co-investments with participating funds. The fund aims to bridge the gap with neighboring countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE and strengthen the startup ecosystem in Qatar.
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BlackRock appoints MD for UAE, Oman, Bahrain
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1y ago
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BlackRock, the global asset manager, has appointed Mohammad Al Fahim as Managing Director and Head of the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Bahrain. In his new role, Al Fahim will oversee BlackRock's client business and focus on delivering a diversified platform of investment solutions, including private markets capabilities. Al Fahim previously worked at Goldman Sachs, where he established the bank's office in Abu Dhabi and led their UAE business. BlackRock's move signals its commitment to expanding its presence and offerings in the region.
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Saudi wealth fund PIF to anchor new Gulf-focused funds from Goldman Sachs
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5m ago
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Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, PIF, will be the anchor investor in new funds focused on the Gulf Cooperation Council countries from Goldman Sachs Asset Management. These funds aim to bolster the local asset management industry by fostering international partnerships and will concentrate on private credit and public equity strategies. The initiatives align with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's vision to diversify Saudi Arabia's economy through significant infrastructure projects and investment in new industries.
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Mubadala says under-invested in Asia, to increase focus on the region
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8m ago
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Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund, Mubadala Investment Company, plans to increase its focus on Asia as it acknowledges being under-invested in the region. The CEO of Mubadala, Khaldoon Al Mubarak, highlighted the need to take a strong view on India and Southeast Asia due to their growing populations and economic growth. Additionally, Mubadala is looking at opportunities in AI and private credit, as well as expanding its presence in the US credit market. The company currently manages $330 billion in assets.
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Qatar Airways to invest in an airline in southern Africa
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1y ago
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Qatar Airways CEO, Badr Mohammed Al Meer, announced that the company is set to invest in an airline in southern Africa as part of its efforts to expand its network on the continent. The investment, which is in its final stages, could be announced within the next few weeks. The move is aimed at improving connectivity in the southern region of Africa, which is currently not covered by Qatar Airways' network. Qatar Airways has previously invested in other African airlines and is focused on expanding its partner airlines' fleets.
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Abu Dhabi royal to invest in banker Rajeev Misra's new $6.8 billion fund
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1y ago
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Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a key member of Abu Dhabi's ruling family, reached an agreement to bankroll banker Rajeev Misra's new $6.8 billion fund, Bloomberg reported. Misra, CEO of SoftBank Investment Advisers, set up the $6.8-billion fund One Investment Management (OneIM). It invests across the capital structure, in a range of asset classes, industries, and geographies.
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