Lesha Bank is the first independent Shari’a-compliant investment bank authorized by the QFC Regulatory Authority (QFCRA) and is listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE: QFBQ). Established in 2008, Lesha Bank began operations in 2009 with an initial focus on investments in private equity and real estate.
In 2022, the Bank rebranded to Lesha Bank (formerly Qatar First Bank) as part of the next stage of its ambitious journey. This rebranding reflects the Bank’s growth and aligns with its goal to provide high-net-worth individuals and corporates with innovative Shari’a-compliant investment opportunities, empowering them and offering greater financial freedom.
Lesha Bank has an authorized share capital of QAR 2.5 billion and a paid-up capital of QAR 1.12 billion. The Bank was recognized by Euromoney as a Market Leader in Investment Banking in Qatar based on its 2022 Market Leaders rankings analysis and was ranked among the top 30 Asset Managers by Forbes Middle East in 2024.
| Key Financial Highlights (QR’000) |
2024 |
2023 |
2022 |
2021 |
2020 |
2019 |
2018 |
2017 |
| Total Assets |
6,822,393 |
6,308,073 |
5,249,796 |
3,204,676 |
2,839,152 |
3,214,086 |
3,258,975 |
4,958,509 |
| Total Liabilities |
2,804,941 |
2,253,969 |
1,384,196 |
915,566 |
989,335 |
698,312 |
976,536 |
1,547,845 |
| Total Equity |
1,324,025 |
1,227,009 |
1,120,671 |
549,758 |
702,364 |
756,755 |
1,123,868 |
1,696,871 |
| Total Income Before Return to Unrestricted Investment Account Holders |
384,638 |
288,030 |
167,784 |
249,466 |
9,633 |
102,210 |
(160,460) |
139,481 |
| Total Income |
270,613 |
195,060 |
115,640 |
226,712 |
(42,771) |
47,742 |
(219,389) |
59,857 |
| Total Expenses |
(134,028) |
(93,262) |
(105,753) |
(84,461) |
(99,381) |
(110,409) |
(133,349) |
(252,689) |
| Net (Loss) / profit for year* |
128,165 |
94,388 |
75,470 |
100,370 |
(226,712) |
(298,453) |
(481,905) |
(269,260) |
| Earnings / (loss) per share |
0.114 |
0.084 |
0.078 |
0.131 |
(0.32) |
(0.43) |
(0.69) |
(1.35) |
| *Attributable to the equity holders of the Bank |
Lesha Bank LLC (Public)
West Bay, Tornado Tower,
4th Floor,
Doha, Qatar.
Tel : +974 4448 3333
Fax : +974 4448 3560
Emails
General: information@leshabank.com
Investors: investor@leshabank.com
