Middle East sovereign investors prioritizing energy security amid global uncertainty
RIYADH: Sovereign investors across the Middle East are placing greater emphasis on energy security as they navigate an increasingly volatile global environment, according to a new analysis.
The 14th annual Invesco Global Sovereign Asset Management Study found that nearly nine in 10, or 89 percent, of Middle East sovereign wealth funds surveyed identified energy security as a top investment priority, surpassing the global average of 80 percent.
The report added that 67 percent of Middle East investors identified critical infrastructure as another key investment priority, reflecting a growing emphasis on securing the physical and digital foundations of economic stability.
Earlier this month, another analysis from Bain & Co. said that sovereign wealth funds in the region are entering a critical new phase in which strategic adaptation will determine their ability to sustain robust growth over the next decade.
