Qatar Launches Qai, a National AI Company Backed by the Sovereign Wealth Fund
Qai will develop, manage, and invest in advanced AI infrastructures, both domestically and internationally.
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Qatar has announced the launch of Qai, a national company specializing in artificial intelligence, to develop advanced digital ecosystems to support innovation and contribute to sustainable development. Part of the nation’s broader strategy to strengthen a knowledge-based economy and build a leading digital infrastructure, Qai will operate under the Qatar Investment Authority.
It will leverage the authority’s global investments, strategy, and partnerships with scientific, research, and policy bodies, as well as the national innovation network. Qai will develop, manage, and invest in advanced AI infrastructures, both domestically and internationally.
The company’s chairman, Abdullah bin Hamad Al Misnad, said that the world is undergoing a profound transformation led by AI technologies, affecting every sector. He affirms that Qai’s mission is to ensure this transformation happens responsibly, with trust and human-centred principles at its core.
Notably, the newly launched AI firm announced a strategic partnership with Brookfield, a global investment firm, to establish a $20 billion joint venture focused on AI infrastructure in Qatar and select international markets.
“This partnership with Brookfield marks an important milestone in Qatar’s journey to build world-class AI infrastructure and capabilities…This collaboration will not only attract investment and top-tier talent, but also strengthen Qatar’s position as a trusted hub for advanced digital technologies in the region and beyond,” said the chairman.
The JV is expected to be pivotal in advancing Qatar’s goal of becoming a premier hub for AI services and infrastructure in the Middle East.
Qatar’s AI market size was valued at $558.44 million in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 36.81% from 2025 to 2033, according to the IMARC Group.
