Through strategic alliances, the bank has expanded its private banking proposition to offer clients direct access to global private equity and alternative investments
Doha Bank’s private banking franchise has evolved into one of the GCC’s most comprehensive wealth platforms, combining global connectivity with local insight. Its collaboration with Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager with $1.2tn in global investment assets, marks a significant step in unlocking private market opportunities for Qatar-based investors.
The partnership gives clients exposure to institutional-grade strategies across private equity, real estate, private credit, multi-asset credit and infrastructure, offering them a level of access historically reserved for global institutions. This initiative reinforces Doha Bank’s role as a conduit between Middle Eastern capital and international private markets, while advancing the diversification ambitions of the Qatar National Vision 2030.
The bank’s strategic industry partnerships form a multi-dimensional ecosystem that integrates private equity with traditional wealth management.
ESG at the core
Doha Bank’s private equity offering is anchored in a strong sustainability agenda. Its environmental, social and governance (ESG) framework, validated by a second-party opinion, aligns with International Capital Market Association (ICMA) and Loan Market Association (LMA) standards, allowing the bank to issue green, social and sustainability bonds. The bank also partners with ESG-focused asset managers to deliver portfolios that combine long-term financial returns with measurable social and environmental impact.
“By combining global private market access with ESG-led investing, Doha Bank has created a differentiated wealth platform that positions Qatar as a gateway for sustainable private capital.”
As part of its Himma Transformation Strategy (2023–27), Doha Bank has embedded ESG and climate risk management across all operations. This includes deploying an environmental and social management system (ESMS) for credit risk assessment, along with initiatives to reduce its carbon emissions and promote responsible financing.
Digital innovation
As part of its Himma Transformation Strategy, Doha Bank has also made major investments in digital infrastructure across retail, corporate and private banking. Private clients now benefit from real-time portfolio statements and integrated dashboards, offering transparency and full control over their financial assets. The launch of the FinTech & Innovation Lab further enables collaboration with global partners to pilot new technologies, enhance risk profiling and expand digital accessibility.
Doha Bank’s digital enablement drive has led to a 24% increase in digital engagement among private clients. Through fintech partnerships, the bank now offers real-time portfolio management tools, integrated dashboards and intelligent risk profiling capabilities, all of which have enhanced transparency, accessibility and investor confidence.
Metrics that Matter
- 20% Percentage increase in clients’ investment assets
- 18% Year-on-year increase in private banking clients
- 24% Rise in digital engagement through mobile and online platforms
- $1.2tn Global investment assets of Doha Bank’s partner Blackstone