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Middle East Funds Shift Focus to Tech, Healthcare

3/19/2026

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  • Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds, with over $4 trillion in assets, are shifting from traditional investments to strategic sectors such as technology and healthcare.
  • This shift aims to diversify oil-dependent economies and enhance soft power through high-profile projects.
  • Experts warn that without local economic benefits, skilled jobs, and transparent governance, these investments may not yield lasting results.
  • Opaque management risks turning projects into costly symbols.