Middle Eastern wealth funds take the lead in AI investments—The total assets of sovereign wealth funds expand to $15 trillion

OldLeekConfession · 2026-01-12T20:33:15+00:00

Global sovereign investment is accelerating, with total assets reaching a record $15 trillion. Middle Eastern wealth funds, particularly in AI and digitalization, are leading this growth, committing substantial investments to strategically shift economic structures.

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2026-01-12 20:33:15

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The momentum of global sovereign investments is accelerating. According to the latest report from Global SWF, the total assets managed by sovereign wealth funds worldwide reached an unprecedented $15 trillion this year. The overall market boom and continuous capital inflows into the technology sector are driving this growth.

Middle Eastern Players Emerge as Major Investors in Technology

Notably, wealth funds in the Middle East are rapidly accelerating their investments in digitalization and AI sectors. Mubadala Investment Company (Abu Dhabi) has taken the lead, announcing a plan to allocate a massive $12.9 billion toward AI and digitalization-related investments by 2025. This move signifies not just asset optimization but a clear commitment to strategic industrial directions.

Kuwait Investment Authority is also following this trend, securing an investment scale of $6 billion. Qatar Investment Authority plans to allocate $4 billion.

$66 billion Expected to Flow into AI and Digitalization from All Sovereign Wealth Funds

Behind these individual movements lies a larger trend. By 2025, the entire spectrum of sovereign investors is expected to invest $66 billion in AI-related and digitalization projects. This scale of investment is not merely profit-driven but represents a proactive stance, anticipating the next-generation economic structure.

Sovereign wealth funds are shifting from traditional asset allocation strategies to positioning themselves in innovative technological fields. The central role of Middle Eastern wealth funds in this transformation also hints at geopolitical shifts in economic power.

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