Doha Investment expands Qatar’s Active Asset Management Initiative to QR5bn

Doha Investment, Qatar's new dedicated investment platform, has announced the expansion of the country's Active Asset Management Initiative from QR2.6bn to QR5bn. The additional funding, secured through new cash, aims to accelerate the Initiative's growth and bolster Qatar's capital markets.

The expansion supports the long-term objectives of the Initiative, which include increasing liquidity, expanding institutional participation, and contributing to the ongoing development of Qatar's asset management sector. The Minister of Commerce and Industry, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, H.E. Sheikh Faisal bin Thani Al Thani, highlighted the Initiative's success since its launch in 2024, noting that it has attracted a growing number of both international and local asset managers.

Doha Investment is dedicated to enhancing Qatar's asset management and capital markets ecosystem, positioning it as a tool to drive economic growth. The additional investment will foster a more active and diversified market, while strengthening partnerships with leading asset managers. Since its inception, the Initiative has deployed QR2.6bn and currently partners with four managers: Ashmore Group, Fiera Capital, Franklin Templeton, and Lesha Bank. The Initiative will continue to welcome new local and international participants.