Doha, May 20 (QNA) - CEO of the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) Mohammed Saif Al Sowaidi affirmed that the Authority’s long-term vision focuses on building and growing the fund’s net value to ultimately benefit the nation and future generations, describing that as a noble goal.

Speaking during a panel session at the Qatar Economic Forum 2025, he noted that it was reasonable to regularly assess performance and explore ways to improve, especially in highly complex and ever-changing markets, expressing his belief that QIA has built a very strong investment fund.

Al Sowaidi also emphasized the Authority’s commitment to developing internal human capital, explaining that QIA is focused on having top-tier talent, supported by robust strategies and the agility needed to outperform in challenging global markets.

Addressing QIA’s recently announced plan to invest $500 billion in the US over the next decade, Al Sowaidi said that the decision reflects an intention to ramp up investment activity in the United States compared to previous years.

He stressed that the United States remains a prime destination for Qatari investments, as it represents 60% of available trading markets, making it a logical and strategic focus for the fund.

Al Sowaidi expressed confidence in the strength of US institutions and its growth prospects, noting that the authority's continued presence in the country was a natural step forward while also being a significant expansion.

Regarding QIA’s focus areas within the US, he pointed out that the Authority is especially interested in digitalization and high-value sectors, saying that artificial intelligence stands at the forefront of this shift.

He added that technology is becoming a central force across industries and that investing in digital innovation and AI is timely, given its rising impact on real economic growth.

He also highlighted QIA’s interest in supply chains and US industrial sectors, as the country is undergoing a significant restructuring of its manufacturing and logistics systems.

He noted that this restructuring could include supply chains, trade, logistics, ports, and potentially increased domestic manufacturing.

He also confirmed that QIA is interested in asset and portfolio management. When asked whether the Authority is seeking to reduce exposure to any asset classes, Al Sowaidi said that they are tactically reviewing how much capital should be allocated to fixed income, considering it a conservative asset class. He added that QIA is also rethinking exposure to traditional asset classes, including infrastructure and real estate, and whether adjustments are needed, whether by increasing or trimming allocations.

He affirmed that QIA’s performance remains strong, and he expects it to improve further due to internal enhancements.

He highlighted that QIA was working on boosting performance by focusing on specialized areas, refining its asset allocation policies.

He maintained that, as the fund continues to grow in size, it will naturally be longer duration to capitalize on long-term bets and themes in certain and take advantage of liquidity premiums And while the CEO of Qatar Investment Authority does not anticipate a dramatic shift in strategy, he expects the approach to become more precise and focused, aiming to fully leverage the scale of the fund while embracing long-term thinking. (QNA)