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QFIB and Gulfmena Investments Limited (‘Gulfmena’) announced today the launch of TEBYAN Asset Management Limited (‘TEBYAN’), a new fully integrated, Shari’ah compliant asset management company offering an unrivalled range of Islamic investment products and services.
The Islamic Contemporary Financial Transactions training course concluded its last session today. The training course was organized by the Faculty of Islamic Studies in Qatar (QFIS), a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science & Community Development, in collaboration with the International Union for Muslim Scholars (IUMS). Qatar First Investment Bank (QFIB), was the official sponsor of this training course.
Qatar First Investment Bank (QFIB) announced that its Annual General Meeting has approved the Bank’s audited financial results for 2010, QFIB’s second full year of operation. QFIB achieved a number of milestones that cement the Bank’s reputation as a solid and forward-thinking institution.
Qatar First Investment Bank (QFIB) announced its sponsorship for “Al Joud Exhibition”, which is organized by Qatar Islamic Cultural Centre (Fanar) for the art of Arabic Calligraphy by the world-renowned calligrapher Sabah Arbili. The exhibition will take place at KATARA during the period from 21 – 25 April, 2011.
QFIB today announced it will sponsor the 7th Annual Private Equity International (PEI) Middle East Forum 2011, opening April 11th at the Emirates Towers Hotel in Dubai, UAE. A delegation of senior members of QFIB’s investment team will attend the many panel discussions and plenary sessions at this year’s Forum.
QFIB today welcomed at its headquarters female students from Ruqaya Preparatory Independent School for the conclusion of the specially-designed Personal Economics course, an INJAZ initiative that is designed to prepare students for professional life. The visit is in line with QFIB’s support of INJAZ Qatar and commitment to the education and development of Qatari youth.
QFIB today provided an in-depth economic snapshot of Qatar’s investment landscape to an influential group of Saudi businessmen at a reception hosted by Mafaz International, a shareholder of QFIB and one of the leading organizations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
QFIB announces that its portfolio company Emirates National Factory For Plastic Industries L.L.C. (“ENPI”), the UAE’s leading manufacturer of plastic packaging solutions, paper products and technologically advanced plastic cards has signed a new five-year, AED 250 million syndicated Islamic facility, arranged by Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (“ADIB”).
QFIB, the only un-affiliated fully Shari’ah compliant Investment bank licensed by the Qatar Financial Centre Authority, today announced that it has received ISO 27001 international certification. QFIB is the first investment bank in Qatar to receive such an accreditation for its IT Department and Data Center.
QFIB was recognized for its ongoing commitment to corporate governance by Dr. Nasser H. Saidi, Chief Economist at the Dubai International Finance Centre and Executive Director of the Hawkamah Institute for Corporate Governance.
QFIB announced today the appointment of Abdulla bin Fahad Bin Ghorab Al Marri, Founder & Chairman of the bank, to the Executive Board of INJAZ Qatar for 2011. Al Marri is the newest to join a dedicated team of INJAZ Qatar Board members that include representatives from the larger community and organizations including AMWAL, ExxonMobil Qatar Inc., Qatar Petroleum, HSBC, Qtel , Deloitte, Carnegie Mellon University, Al Khaliji, Blue Salon and Qatar Financial Centre.
QFIB, the non-affiliated fully Shari’ah compliant Investment bank licensed by the Qatar Financial Centre Authority, has signed up as corporate volunteers to support INJAZ Qatar. Ten members of staff will volunteer to deliver Injaz’s educational programs.
Qatar First Investment Bank (QFIB) and Gulfmena Alternative Investments Limited (GAIL) today announced a strategic partnership to establish a unique, one-stop Shar’'ah compliant asset management company. It will be the first of its kind in the region offering an unrivaled range of Islamic investment products and services.
Qatar First Investment Bank (QFIB) concluded its ‘Ramadan Blessings’ campaign on Monday by visiting children at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) to present them with gifts in celebration of Eid Al Fitr.
Qatar First Investment Bank (QFIB) announced that along with ARGUS Capital, a London based private equity house, acquired a 40% minority stake in Memorial Health Group (MHG), one of the leading healthcare providers in Turkey.
QFIB started its annual “Ramadan Blessings” campaign by hosting an iftar for the children of the Dhreima Friends Club to celebrate the Garangaou. This is the first of a series of community related activities planned during the Holy month of Ramadan.
Qatar First Investment Bank (QFIB), the leading Shar’iah-compliant, unaffiliated investment bank, today announced the completion of an employee training program on anti money laundering (AML) and countering financial terrorism (CFT).
In line with its commitment to train and develop its staff, Qatar First Investment Bank (QFIB) has conducted a one -day workshop at its headquarters on Shari’ah Compliant banking.
Qatar First Investment Bank and Ithmar Capital, a regional private equity firm, announced today the launch of a new healthcare platform which will seek to capitalize on the extensive growth opportunities in the healthcare service and pharmaceutical/life science sectors in the GCC.
Qatar First Investment Bank (QFIB) today announced that its Annual General Meeting has approved the Bank’s Audited Financial Results for the year ended 31 December 2009.
