Brookfield opens Doha office to expand global credit investment business

Doha, Qatar - Investment firm Brookfield has established a new office in Doha to bolster its global credit investment platform, including the Oaktree subsidiary. This move strengthens Brookfield's foothold in Qatar and the broader Gulf region as it seeks to expand its investment activities in the area.

The launch of the Doha office follows Brookfield's existing investments and partnerships in the country, notably a planned $20 billion joint venture with Qai, Qatar's artificial intelligence firm and a subsidiary of the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA). Their objective is to develop AI infrastructure in Qatar and selected international markets.

Jad Ellawn, Brookfield's Managing Partner and Regional Head of the Middle East, emphasized that Qatar has emerged as a significant global investment hub. He highlighted the company's established partnerships with leading institutions, including QIA, in the region.

Ellawn described the Doha office as a natural progression in Brookfield's regional expansion strategy, expressing confidence in the investment prospects ahead and the company's potential to deepen its engagement in Qatar over the long term. The new office underscores Brookfield's commitment to establishing a local presence in markets where it deploys capital.

Brookfield manages approximately $20 billion in assets across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), with a focus on private equity, real estate, credit, and infrastructure. Globally, the firm oversees over $1 trillion in assets, investing on behalf of institutional and individual clients across various sectors, including infrastructure, energy, private equity, real estate, and credit.