Brookfield Expands Gulf Presence with New Doha Office

Brookfield, a global investment firm, has established a new office in Doha, Qatar. The office, launched in June 2024, is anchored by Brookfield's $416 billion global credit platform, which includes Oaktree. The firm aims to identify investment opportunities in Qatar and enhance its presence across the Gulf region.

Jad Ellawn, Brookfield's managing partner and regional head of the Middle East, highlighted that the Doha office is a strategic move to capitalize on investment opportunities and foster long-term partnerships in Qatar. This expansion is part of Brookfield's strategy to establish a local presence in markets where it deploys capital.

The new office follows a significant joint venture between Brookfield and Qai, an AI company owned by the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA). Announced in December 2025, this $20 billion partnership aims to develop AI infrastructure in Qatar and selected international markets, including an Integrated Compute center to expand access to high-performance computing.

Brookfield's investments in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region span private equity, real estate, credit, and infrastructure, with approximately $20 billion in assets under management. The firm's global assets under management exceed $1 trillion.

In July 2026, Brookfield announced the first close of its Middle East Partners fund, raising approximately $2 billion. This fund, anchored by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), aims to allocate 50% of its investments to Saudi Arabia, with the remainder targeting businesses across the broader Middle East.

Brookfield's expansion into Doha underscores the firm's commitment to strengthening its presence in the Gulf region. The new office will work closely with local partners to identify and capitalize on investment opportunities, aligning with Brookfield's global strategy of establishing a local presence in key markets.