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“Financial Times”: The Al-Khayyat Family Expands Its Investment Influence Through Partnerships with the “Trump Circle”
An analytical report published by the Financial Times revealed the expanding investment presence of the Syrian-Qatari Al-Khayyat family, noting the family’s entry into strategic international projects linked to figures and individuals close to former U.S. President Donald Trump and his family.
According to the report, the Al-Khayyat family’s activities reflect an ambitious expansion strategy that extends beyond traditional markets into sensitive sectors such as energy and real estate, through partnerships with politically and economically influential figures in Washington.
Key Areas of the New Investments:
The Lukoil Deal: The Al-Khayyat family holds a significant stake in an investment consortium led by American billionaire Todd Boehly. The consortium aims to acquire the international assets of Russian oil company Lukoil in a major deal estimated to be worth approximately $20 billion.
Libya’s Energy Sector: UCC, a company affiliated with the family, obtained a concession to develop an oil field in Libya. The move has raised questions about the transparency of the procedures, particularly because the contract was awarded “without an open tender.”
Real Estate Partnership in Albania: Brothers Ramiz and Moataz Al-Khayyat hold a stake in a major real estate project in Albania, in partnership with Ivanka Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner.
Regional and International Projects: In addition, the family is involved in a natural gas project in Venezuela and is studying a potential project to rebuild the “Syrian pipeline network.” According to the newspaper, this issue is linked to the activities of former U.S. envoy Tom Barrack.
These developments highlight the intersection of commercial and political interests in the international projects pursued by the Al-Khayyat family. They also raise questions about the nature of these alliances and their impact on the investment landscape in regions experiencing conflict or severe political instability.
Editorial Note: This report is based on information published by the Financial Times as part of its coverage of the Al-Khayyat family’s investment activities. Such reports are viewed as part of broader media coverage examining the influence of financial networks and political relationships on the conclusion of major international deals.
