Arab sovereign wealth funds with a total of $3.7 trillion are increasingly investing in Western nations driven by high oil and gas prices. Major entities like the ADIA, KIA, and PIF are leading this trend, with investments doubling to $51.6 billion in 2022 across sectors like real estate, luxury brands, and telecom. These funds are evolving towards more strategic and diversified portfolios, venturing into technology, climate initiatives, and media, sparking discussions regarding soft-power influence abroad.

Arab SWFs Expand Western Investments