Oman Investment Authority buys stake in Musk’s xAI

The Middle Eastern nation of Oman has expanded its portfolio of technology investments through its sovereign wealth fund’s acquisition of a stake in Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence venture.

Key investment details: The Oman Investment Authority (OIA), the country’s sovereign wealth fund, has purchased an ownership stake in XAI, Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company.

• The exact size of the investment and financial terms were not disclosed
• This marks another significant tech investment by the Middle Eastern nation in Musk-led ventures
• OIA already maintains an existing investment position in SpaceX, Musk’s space exploration company

Strategic context: Oman’s move represents a continuation of Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds’ increasing interest in advanced technology investments.

• Sovereign wealth funds from the Gulf region have been actively seeking to diversify their traditionally oil-dependent portfolios
• Investment in artificial intelligence companies aligns with many Gulf nations’ economic modernization strategies
• The deal reflects growing ties between Middle Eastern investors and major Western tech companies

Looking ahead: While the investment demonstrates Oman’s commitment to expanding its technology portfolio, the limited details available about the stake size and XAI’s current valuation make it difficult to assess the full strategic and financial implications of this move.