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Becoming a global player |
| Qatar Investment Authority
During this period, flagship investments were made in
entities such as Volkswagen, Barclays, Credit Suisse, and
Harrods, building an impressive global portfolio and
establishing QIA as a world-class investment institution.
The Next Phase
Under the leadership of HE Sheikh Abdulla Bin
Mohammed Bin Saud Al-Thani, who was appointed
CEO in December 2014, QIA has evolved its strategy
to better meet a changing world characterised by
geopolitical instability, higher uncertainty, and
technology disruptions.
The past decade has been one of almost unmatched
growth and development for the State of Qatar.
Recognising the incredible opportunities that Qatar’s
energy reserves offer, but also understanding that these
are ultimately finite resources, the country has used the
funds generated by these resources to invest in Qatar’s
most valuable and sustainable asset – its people.
QIA has a clear and defined role in Qatar’s
diversification process, both through its role as a
shareholder in leading international companies, and
as an organisation that is driving the development of a
world-class knowledge-based national economy.
QIA is broadening its investment approach, distributing
the risks of its international portfolio, supporting the
diversification of Qatar’s economy, and always seeking
ways to create and sustain long-term value for the State
of Qatar and its future generations.
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