Qatar Sports Investments Takeover (2011)
Qatar Sports Investments: Driving global sports and entertainment since 2004.
Qatar Sports Investments (QSi) is a Qatari-government operated shareholding organization founded in 2004 and based in Doha, Qatar. It is led by Chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi, Vice Chairman Adel Mohammed Tayyeb Mustafawi, CEO Mohammed Al-Emadi, and a board of directors with three additional members. QSi is one of Qatar's major investment institutions, alongside the Qatar Investment Authority and the Qatar Foundation.
Quick Facts
- Announcement date
- June 2011
Lore & Background
In June 2011, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, bought 70% of Paris Saint-Germain's shares through QSi. QSi became the club's sole owner in March 2012. In October 2022, QSi bought 21.67% of the shares of S.C. Braga for €80 million. In December 2025, QSi announced its intention to acquire K.A.S. Eupen from the Qatari-owned Aspire Zone Foundation. In 2023, QSi acquired the World Padel Tour to create a new global circuit for padel starting in 2024.
Reader's Guide
QSi's portfolio includes Paris Saint-Germain (acquired in 2011), Burrda (a Qatari sports brand established in 2007), NextStep Marketing, a 21.67% stake in S.C. Braga (bought in October 2022), and the World Padel Tour (acquired in 2023). On 10 January 2023, QSi had enquired about the pre-purchase of West Ham United for April 2023.
Did You Know?
- QSi is led by Chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi, who is also president of Paris Saint-Germain and chairman of beIN Media Group.
- QSi is thought to be owned by the Ministry of Finance of Qatar and the Qatar Olympic Committee, according to Reuters.
- QSi's board includes Yousif Mohammed Al-Obaidli, Mohammad Abdulaziz Al-Subaie, and Sophie Jordan, who are also members of beIN Media Group's board.
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