Brookfield and Qai—Qatar’s artificial intelligence company and a subsidiary of the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA)—announced on Tuesday a strategic partnership to create a USD 20 billion joint venture aimed at developing AI infrastructure in Qatar and selected international markets.
Under the agreement, both entities will contribute capital and operational expertise to build advanced AI infrastructure in Qatar, including fully integrated AI facilities designed to support the nation’s rapidly growing digital and AI ecosystem, QIA said in a statement.
The initiative will also receive strategic backing from the Government of Qatar to strengthen talent development and supply chains essential for AI infrastructure, while encouraging widespread adoption of AI across the country.
The USD 20 billion venture is expected to become a cornerstone of Qatar’s ambition to position itself as a leading hub for AI services and infrastructure in the Middle East. A new Integrated Compute Center will expand regional access to high-performance computing and support the deployment of secure and trusted AI technologies across key sectors. Beyond Qatar, Brookfield and Qai will look for opportunities to co-develop and construct AI infrastructure in select global markets.
Brookfield and its partners intend to invest through the newly launched Brookfield Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Fund (BAIIF). The partnership with Qai will serve as a central pillar of Brookfield’s global AI infrastructure strategy, which aims to mobilize up to USD 100 billion worldwide.
QIA CEO Mohammed Saif Al Sowaidi said the venture reflects QIA’s commitment to driving technological progress: “This joint venture is a testament to QIA’s commitment to delivering both local and global impact… and will help build a diversified, innovation-led economy for future generations.”
Qai Chairman Abdulla Al Misnad described the partnership as a major step in building world-class AI infrastructure in Qatar: “By combining Brookfield’s infrastructure expertise with Qai’s mission to deliver trusted AI solutions, we are creating a platform that will drive responsible AI adoption and reinforce Qatar’s position as a regional hub for advanced digital technologies.”
Brookfield CEO Bruce Flatt added: “As our first AI infrastructure investment in the Middle East, this partnership brings together Qatar’s strategic vision with Brookfield’s global capability in large-scale, mission-critical infrastructure. Together, we aim to build an integrated AI ecosystem that accelerates innovation and supports the responsible deployment of advanced AI technologies across the region.”
