Qatar First Investment Bank (QFIB) is a pioneering Islamic investment bank well positioned to work across the broader GCC and MENA region.  It launched in 2009 with an authorized capital of QAR 3.65 billion (US$ 1 billion) and a paid up capital of QAR 1.6 billion (US$ 430 million) providing the financial strength to capitalize on lucrative investments.

QFIB offers Principal Investments, Asset Management and Corporate Finance Advisory services.  Relationships drive QFIB’s dynamic business strategy; the management team has an entrepreneurial outlook that encourages innovation and creativity in meeting client needs. The Bank’s medium to long-term view ensures clients can benefit from the leadership’s insight and connections in providing strategic advice, raising capital and delivering risk management solutions.

QFIB is unique in Qatar, simultaneously independent and central to the market, providing clients and counterparties with access to one of the region’s deepest pools of capital.  Adopting an investment strategy that centers on sector and geographical diversification, QFIB focus on sectors that benefit from key drivers of economic change these include energy, financial services, industrials, real estate and health care services.  Since inception, QFIB has executed a number of transactions in five different sectors across three geographies.  QFIB concentrates on investing in businesses that maximize shareholder value through robust growth and significant capital appreciation.

QFIB operates to the highest of international business regulatory standards, best practice and corporate governance. 

QFIB is licensed by the Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority (QFCRA) and is ISO 27001 certified.