Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund is reportedly negotiating a $20 billion investment partnership with JPMorgan to target equities and private markets.
The Qatar Investment Authority is establishing a dedicated platform to manage its domestic assets while committing $500 billion to US market investments over the next decade.
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted 20% of global LNG supply, leading to a $7 billion cost surge for Asian nations and a sharp decline in Qatari exports.
Watt Electric Vehicle and JTA have partnered to build Qatar's first dedicated EV plant, with production of passenger and commercial vehicles starting in early 2028.
Qatar's Q2 budget deficit reached $5.8 billion, driven by a 90% collapse in LNG exports following shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
