DOHA, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said on Monday the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) will start a $1 billion fund to invest in global and regional venture capital funds.

Al Thani was speaking at the opening of the WEB Summit Qatar 2024. (Reporting by Andrew Mills; Writing by Muhammad Al Gebaly and Adam Makary; Editing by Jan Harvey)