Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) was founded in 2005 to strengthen the country's economy by diversifying into new asset classes. Building on the heritage of Qatar investments dating back more than three decades, its growing portfolio of long-term strategic investments helps complement the state's huge wealth in natural resources. Headquartered in Doha, the QIA is structured to operate at the very highest levels of global investing. As a world-class investor, the QIA adheres to the strictest financial and commercial disciplines.