Barzan Holdings

Barzan Holdings is the strategic investment arm of Qatar’s Ministry of Defence and the commercial gateway for the country’s military defence industry. It aims to strengthen Qatar’s sovereignty and support the long-term development of its human capital and armed forces capabilities through global partnerships and impactful collaborations that foster knowledge exchange and investments into innovative defence technologies.
Barzan Holdings is committed to growing defence capability companies and becoming a knowledge-hub, advising on key technologies, and facilitating next generation development.
Its portfolio includes direct investments, early-stage venture capital investments, indirect investments, and joint ventures to address the needs of different military and security sectors, helping drive efficiencies in delivery and execution, and keeping Qatar at the forefront of present and future market opportunities.
Fully owned by the Qatari Ministry of Defence, Barzan Holdings is aiming to position itself among global leading defence companies.