Local Expertise,
Global Reach
GFH is a leading and dynamic Bank in the GCC region, with a diversified offering and pioneering track record. Headquartered in Bahrain’s Financial Harbour, we’re listed on four stock exchanges in the GCC, including the Bahrain Bourse, Boursa Kuwait, Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), where we are one of the most liquid and actively traded stocks.
Our approach has never been loud. It has been considered, consistent, and built on the kind of judgment that only comes with time. Recognised on the global stage for our Islamic investment banking services, we have spent more than twenty years identifying opportunities in the world’s most competitive markets — not by chasing them, but by knowing which ones are worth holding.
US$24bn
Total Assets & Assets
Under Management
US$12.20bn
Total Assets
US$5.3bn
Treasury
Portfolio Size
Where We Are
GFH is driven by a uniqueand challenging vision:
TO DISCOVER,INNOVATE AND REALISEVALUE POTENTIAL
Empowering Nations
We invest in energy infrastructure to safeguard society’s progress.
Capitalising Ideas
We provide access to the liquidity enterprise needs for growth.
Igniting Imaginations
We invest in education to help fashion the minds of tomorrow.
Elevating Health
Our healthcare portfolio provides an essential peace of mind.
Connecting Communities
Our infrastructure holdings are an essential communal foundation.
Innovating Technologies
We are investing at the leading edge of mankind’s progress.
Achievements& Recognition
Our singular vision of innovation & sustainable investments hasbeen recognised through a number of awards over the years.
Bahrain’s Best Islamic Fund Manager
Euromoney Islamic Finance Awards 2025
Islamic Digital Banking Provider of the Year – Bahrain
MEA Finance Banking Technology Awards 2025
Best Islamic Fintech Solutions Implementation
MEA Finance Banking Technology Awards 2025
Middle East’s Best for Alternative Investments
Euromoney Private Banking Awards 2025
World’s Best Islamic Investment Bank
Global Finance Awards 2024
Bahrain’s Best Private Bank
Global Finance World’s Best Private Banks Awards 2024
Top 100 Arab Banks
The Banker 2024
CEO of the Year – Financial Services
CEO Middle East Awards 2023
Market Leader in Investment Banking – Bahrain
Euromoney Market Leader Awards 2023
Best Investment Management Firm
MEA Finance Wealth & Investment Summit & Awards 2022
GFH'sSubsidiaries
Achievements& Recognition
Our singular vision of innovation & sustainable investments hasbeen recognised through a number of awards over the years.
Best Investment Bank – Bahrain
Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2022
Investment Banking (Market Leader) – Bahrain
Euromoney Market Leaders 2022
Best Islamic Asset Manager (Global)
Global Finance Awards 2022
Best Corporate & Investment Bank (Bahrain)
Asiamoney Middle East’s Best Bank Awards 2021
Best Investment Bank - Islamic
MEA Finance Awards 2021
Best Sukuk Deal of the Year
MEA Finance Awards 2021
Best Investment Management Firm
MEA Finance Awards 2020
Best Investment Management Services
Banker Middle East Product Awards 2019
Best Islamic Investment Bank
WIBC Performance Awards 2019
Best Investment Bank (Middle East)
Banker Middle East Awards 2018