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QFIB has signed a share purchase agreement with Saudi Printing & Packaging Co. (SPPC) to sell its 71.3% stake in Emirates National Factory for Plastic Industries (ENPI Group) Qatar First Investment Bank (QFIB), Qatar’s first independent Shari’ah compliant investment bank authorized by the QFC Regulatory Authority (QFCRA), has signed a share purchase agreement with Saudi… Continue reading QFIB signs agreement towards successful exit of ENPI

QFIB announces the acquisition of two properties in prime locations in Central London Qatar First Investment Bank (QFIB), Qatar’s first independent Shari’ah compliant investment bank authorized by the QFC Regulatory Authority, announces the acquisition of two properties in prime locations in Central London – The Leinster Inn Hotel at Leinster Square, and Westbourne House, Westbourne… Continue reading QFIB acquires prime properties in Central London

QFIB has increased its equity stake in Al Rifai International Holding (Al Rifai) to 35% Qatar First Investment Bank (QFIB), Qatar’s independent Islamic investment bank authorized by QFC Regulatory Authority, has increased its equity stake in Al Rifai International Holding (Al Rifai) to 35%. Al Rifai is the leading manufacturer of nuts and kernels, light… Continue reading QFIB raises equity stake in Al Rifai to 35%

As part of QFIB’s annual Ramadan Blessings Campaign, the Bank recently hosted a special iftar in celebration of the Garangaou for the children of Qatar Orphan Foundation (Dhreima). As part of Qatar First Investment Bank’s (QFIB) annual Ramadan Blessings Campaign, the Bank recently hosted a special iftar in celebration of the Garangaou for the children… Continue reading QFIB hosts iftar for Qatar Orphan Foundation

QFIB concluded its first summer internship program for high school students. The three week program attracted eight students from various high schools in Doha The new program further complements QFIB’s existing graduate Executive Program Qatar First Investment Bank (QFIB), Qatar’s first independent shari’ah compliant investment bank authorised by the QFC Regulatory Authority, concluded its first… Continue reading QFIB concludes its first summer internship program for high school students

QFIB, in partnership with Dubai-based MENA Private Equity Association, is organizing a roundtable addressing the growing importance of SME’s to the region’s economic development, the challenges they face and the role of Private Equity in facilitating this growth. Qatar First Investment Bank (QFIB), in partnership with Dubai-based MENA Private Equity Association, is organizing a roundtable… Continue reading QFIB brings together private equity practitioners and SMEs

QFIB announces the sponsorship of the second annual Al Fikra Business Plan competition awards organized by Enterprise Qatar. In line with Qatar First Investment Bank’s (QFIB)  commitment to encourage innovation and  contribute to the development of the SME sector in Qatar and the MENA region, the Bank  announces the sponsorship of the second annual Al… Continue reading QFIB Sponsoring Al Fikra Qatar Business Plan Competition Awards

Shadi Zubeidi, Managing Director and Head of Corporate Finance at QFIB participates at the ‘Middle East Real Estate Summit’ Highlighting the enormous potential in Qatar’s real estate sector, Shadi Zubeidi, Managing Director and Head of Corporate Finance at  Qatar First Investment Bank (QFIB) participates at the  ‘Middle East Real Estate Summit’  held on 22-23 April,… Continue reading QFIB highlights real estate investment in Qatar at Cityscape Abu Dhabi

QFIB announces today the exit of its entire stake in QCon for USD77 million QFIB, the Shariah compliant independent bank in Qatar authorized by QFCRA  announces today the exit of its entire stake in QCon for USD77 million, which has been sold to an undisclosed Qatari investor. QCon is the pre-eminent EPC contractor based in… Continue reading QFIB Announces Successful Exit of Qatar Engineering & Construction Company (QCon)

For the third consecutive year, QFIB sponsors the 8th Private Equity International Conference in Dubai Addressing key developments in the evolving entrepreneurial climate in the Middle East since the Arab Spring, Emad Mansour, Chief Executive Officer of Qatar First Investment Bank (QFIB), further explores the vital factors required to support the growing base of entrepreneurs… Continue reading For the third consecutive year, QFIB sponsors the 8th Private Equity International Conference in Middle East