Sherif ElKholy coverage in The Peninsula: Qatar offers stable and forward-looking environment for sustainable investments
Actis Partner and Head of Middle East & Africa, Sherif ElKholy, spoke to Qatari media outlet The Peninsula to discuss Actis’ investment approach in the Middle East. Click here to read the full article or read on below for a snapshot of his commentary.
Sherif ElKholy, Partner, Head of Middle East & Africa at Actis, commented:
“The philosophy of investing in sustainable infrastructure and essential services is closely aligned with the priorities embedded in long-term national agendas, such as Qatar’s Vision 2030. Our work across growth markets—from Asia to Africa—demonstrates our ability to help build inclusive, low-carbon economies, and we see Qatar as a key part of this journey.
“We’re delighted to be contributing to the region’s transition away from fossil fuels. Our investment in Yellow Door Energy enables us to deploy scalable solar PV technologies that respond to Qatar’s rising industrial and commercial energy needs.
“Considering the resilience of Qatar’s economy and its forward-looking policies, we are actively monitoring the country for potential digital infrastructure investments. The growth of data centres and AI-enabling assets presents a compelling opportunity for global investors and aligns with Qatar’s broader innovation goals.
“We see significant growth potential for energy sector investments in the GCC. As advancements in AI and digitalisation accelerate, we expect rising demand for energy-efficient data centres and next-generation infrastructure sectors, bringing global expertise and long-term capital.”
Disclaimer
The statements contained herein regarding Qatar’s economy or the general market are as of May, 2025 and represent the views of Actis which is not research and should not be treated as research. Historic market trends are not reliable indicators of actual future market behaviour or future performance of any particular investment which may differ materially and should not be relied upon as such. Moreover, there is no assurance historical trends will continue.
Statements made by Sherif Elkholy herein regarding investing in sustainable infrastructure and Actis’ track record in the Middle East are as of 12 May 2025 and represent the views of Actis which is not research and should not be treated as research.
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