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Qatar launches Doha Investment to manage QIA’s domestic firms

By Drooid · Sep 21, 2026, 6:05 PM UTC · How we work

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Sheikh Mohammed Launches Platform

Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani launched Doha Investment to manage Qatar Investment Authority’s domestic portfolio.
Sheikh Faisal bin Thani Al Thani was appointed managing director and vice-chairman of the new platform.
Doha Investment will initially oversee 45 state-owned firms, roughly one-third of QIA’s $580 billion assets.
The platform targets AI, advanced technology, manufacturing and healthcare while Qatar plans $38.5 billion infrastructure and $22.5 billion real-estate projects.

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Iranian-backed Missiles Hit

Missile strikes on Ras Laffan Industrial City in March 2026 disabled LNG Trains 4 and 6.
The damage cut 12.8 MTPA, about 17 % of Qatar’s LNG exports.
Missile attacks are projected to cost $20 billion in annual lost revenue.
QatarEnergy estimates repairs may take up to five years, prolonging effects on European and Asian markets.
CEO Saad Sherida Al Kaabi said normal LNG output could resume within weeks if the Strait reopens.

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Sheikh Mohammed Launches Platform

Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani launched Doha Investment to manage Qatar Investment Authority’s domestic portfolio.
Sheikh Faisal bin Thani Al Thani was appointed managing director and vice-chairman of the new platform.
Doha Investment will initially oversee 45 state-owned firms, roughly one-third of QIA’s $580 billion assets.
The platform targets AI, advanced technology, manufacturing and healthcare while Qatar plans $38.5 billion infrastructure and $22.5 billion real-estate projects.

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