Kamel Maamria, a top executive at Qatar's sovereign wealth fund, is leaving to start a hedge fund, The New York Times' Dealbook reported Thursday.

Mr. Maamria served as head of the global investment portfolio at Qatar Holding, a branch of the Qatar Investment Authority, the report said, adding that the new fund will focus on the Middle East with offices in both Qatar and Dubai.

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) is expected to serve as prime broker, it said.

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