Wealth funds from the Middle East are directing the global capital flow — $15 trillion in management by 2025

ser_we_are_early · 2026-01-12T07:43:20+00:00

Seven key Gulf sovereign wealth funds have demonstrated significant investment dynamism, mobilizing $126 billion globally, representing 43% of total investments by global state investors. A strategic pivot towards artificial intelligence and digitalization is evident, with $66 billion allocated to these areas by 2025.

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2026-01-12 07:43:20

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Seven key regional wealth funds demonstrated remarkable investment momentum, mobilizing a total of $126 billion into projects worldwide. This figure accounts for 43% of the total investments made by global sovereign investors, setting a new benchmark in the global market.

Dominance of Technology Investments

The artificial intelligence and digitalization sector attracted particular attention from wealth funds. In 2025, global wealth funds allocated $66 billion to AI and digital transformation investments. Such financial commitment indicates a strategic pivot of wealth funds toward future-oriented technologies.

Middle East Investment Portfolio

Mubadala Investment Company from Abu Dhabi led the way, investing $12.9 billion in artificial intelligence and digitalization. The Qatar Investment Authority allocated $4 billion to similar projects, while the Kuwait Investment Authority committed $6 billion to this segment.

A New Era of Wealth Management

A report published by the global Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) organization documents that the total assets under management by wealth funds reached $15 trillion in 2025 — a record high in history. The Middle East is strengthening its position as the epicenter of global capital flows, with the average return on technology investments significantly surpassing the profitability of traditional sectors.

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