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QFIB has acquired a 15% stake in Al Rifai International Holding (Al Rifai) Qatar First Investment Bank (QFIB), Qatar’s independent Islamic investment bank, has acquired a 15% stake in Al Rifai International Holding (Al Rifai), a well-established and leading manufacturer of nuts, kernels, light snacks and delicacy in the Middle East and Europe. The deal… Continue reading QFIB ventures into F&B Industry with strategic stake in Al Rifai, Middle East’s leading kernel and snacks giant

QFIB strikes outstanding performance at this year’s Islamic Business & Finance Awards organized by CPI Financial Amidst tough market conditions, Qatar First Investment Bank (QFIB), Qatar’s independent Shari’ah compliant investment bank, strikes outstanding performance at this year’s Islamic Business & Finance Awards organized by CPI Financial. QFIB won the accolade of “Best Investment Bank in… Continue reading CPI Financial recognizes QFIB as the “Best Investment Bank in the GCC for 2011” during the Islamic Business & Finance Awards

Qatar First Investment Bank looks into recent trends for Merger & Acquisition activity Amid recent regional geopolitical and international financial turbulence, the MENA region has witnessed a steady growth in merger and acquisitions (M&A) activity with new trends and opportunities. Joined by local and regional experts and speakers, Shadi Zubeidi, Managing Director and Head of… Continue reading Qatar First Investment Bank looks into recent trends for Merger & Acquisition activity

QFIB announced that its Board of Directors has decided to increase the basic salaries and social allowance of its Qatari employees by 60% Qatar First Investment Bank (QFIB), Qatar’s independent shari’ah compliant investment bank, announced that its Board of Directors has decided to increase the basic salaries and social allowance of its Qatari employees by… Continue reading QFIB increases the salary of its Qatari employees by 60%

QFIB was awarded the prestigious BFSI Deployment of the Year Award by Computer News ME’s (CNME). Qatar First Investment Bank (QFIB), Qatar’s independent Islamic investment bank, was awarded the prestigious BFSI Deployment of the Year Award by Computer News ME’s (CNME). QFIB, amongst 13 other financial institutions shortlisted for The ICT Achievement Awards 2011, was… Continue reading QFIB Leads the way For Private Cloud Deployment

CEO to participate in Super Return Middle East 2011 conference Qatar First Investment Bank (QFIB), Qatar’s independent Islamic investment bank, today announced its high-level participation in the 5th annual Super Return Middle East Conference 2011, which will be held on the 17th – 19th of October at the Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre Dubai, UAE.… Continue reading Qatar First Investment Bank examines how Qatar 2022 will help spur PE activities

CEO to participate in panel discussion on strategies for private equity and capital growth in the MENA region Qatar First Investment Bank (QFIB), Qatar’s independent Islamic investment bank, today announced its sponsorship of and high-level participation in the MENA Private Equity Business Summit 2011, which will be held on the 11th – 13th of September… Continue reading Qatar First Investment Bank to sponsor Private Equity MENA Business Summit 2011

QFIB yesterday commenced its ‘Ramadan Blessings Campaign’ by hosting its third annual iftar for the children of the Dhreima Qatar Orphan Foundation at Katara. Qatar First Investment Bank (QFIB), the leading independent Islamic investment bank, yesterday commenced its ‘Ramadan Blessings Campaign’ by hosting its third annual iftar for the children of the Dhreima Qatar Orphan… Continue reading Qatar First Investment Bank hosts third annual iftar for Qatar Orphan Foundation

QFIB has kicked off its annual Ramadan Blessings campaign by announcing the sponsorship of Reach Out To Asia Ramadan 2011 Project Qatar First Investment Bank (QFIB), the leading independent Islamic investment bank, has kicked off its annual Ramadan Blessings campaign by announcing the sponsorship of Reach Out To Asia Ramadan 2011 Project. QFIB and ROTA… Continue reading Qatar First Investment Bank kicks off its Annual ‘Ramadan Blessings’ Campaign

QFIB announced the acquisition of a US$16 million stake in Kuwait Energy Company Qatar First Investment Bank (QFIB) announced the acquisition of a US$16 million stake in Kuwait Energy Company, a leading Middle Eastern independent oil and gas exploration and production company headquartered in Kuwait. The stake was acquired from an existing shareholder and marks… Continue reading Qatar First Investment Bank acquires stake in leading, independent Kuwaiti oil and gas company