Damaan raises investment assets to QR133.5bn in 2025

In 2025, the General Retirement and Social Insurance Authority, known as Damaan, reported that its managed investment assets reached QR133.5bn, marking a 3.4% increase from QR129bn the previous year. This growth underscores Damaan's commitment to enhancing the long-term financial stability of Qatar's pension and social insurance funds, diversifying its investment portfolio, and expanding opportunities for future growth.

The authority emphasized that these achievements reflect its dedication to meeting its obligations to retirees and insured members over time.

To achieve these goals, Damaan implemented a strategic plan focused on strengthening pension funds' financial capacity and improving investment management. This involved forming a diversified investment portfolio in collaboration with prominent international asset managers, thereby tapping into global expertise and broadening the investment range.

Additionally, Damaan pursued initiatives aimed at boosting investment growth, strengthening corporate governance, and enhancing insurance and social services, all while improving the overall experience for beneficiaries.

The pension system also saw the activation of a retiree advance programme, which provided direct financial assistance to retirees, with 3,383 individuals benefitting from advances totaling approximately QR600mn last year. This measure aims to bolster beneficiaries' access to funds and address their immediate financial needs. Furthermore, Damaan expanded financial support for pensioners by extending benefits to those with service periods exceeding 30 years, ensuring that long-term contributions to the system are recognized and rewarded.

Damaan's broader social protection mandate encompasses not only the prudent management of pension funds but also the development of benefits and services that foster beneficiaries' financial and social well-being. The authority introduced investment education programmes specifically for retirees, offering workshops, guidance materials, and multiple communication channels to equip beneficiaries with the knowledge to manage their savings and make informed financial decisions.

Simultaneously, Damaan continued to develop new pension and retirement systems and upgraded its digital service infrastructure, enhancing accessibility and usability for pensioners and insured members.