A Dynamic Success Story
Based in Doha, Al Rayan Investment LLC (ARI) is a well-recognized financial institution focused on investment banking and asset management, in Qatar and across the GCC.
ARI was established in 2008 with a fully paid-up capital of $100 million and was the first Shari’a compliant institution authorised by the Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority (QFCRA) in the Qatar Financial Centre.
ARI is wholly-owned by Masraf Al Rayan, one of Qatar’s largest Islamic banks. Masraf Al Rayan has a paid up capital of $ 2.1 billion and is rated A1 by Moody’s Investor Services.
World Class Team
At the heart of Al Rayan Investment is a team of professionals with unparalleled local and regional expertise. Clients benefit from a multi-national team, rich with international experience gained from leading regional and global institutions.
Adding Value to Clients
Al Rayan Investment’s commitment to professionalism, integrity and innovation has been acknowledged by its clients. Despite strong competition from regional and global peers, the Asset Management Group continues to grow its fund business and its portfolio mandates to around $1bn. Meanwhile, the Financial Advisory Group has executed a number of high profile, landmark transactions in Qatar and the region.
ARI has won a number of awards in recognition of its asset management and advisory capabilities over the past few years:
2019
- “Asset Manager of the year - Qatar” – MENA Fund Manager Magazine
- “ETF Issuer” – MENA Fund Manager Magazine
2018
- “Asset Manager of the year - Qatar” – Global Investor Group
- “ETF Provider of the year” – Global Investor Group
- “Best New Fund - ETF” – Global Investor Group
2017
- “GCC Asset Manager of the year” - Wealth & Finance International
2016
- ”Asset Manager of the year - Qatar” - Wealth & Finance International
- ”Qatar Asset Manager of the year” - MENA Fund Manager Magazine
- ”Best GCC Fund over $50m” for Al Rayan GCC Fund (Q) - MENA Fund Manager Magazine
2015
- ”Best Regional Fund Performer” - Islamic Finance News
- ”Qatar Equities Manager of the Year” - Global Investor/ISF (Euromoney’s asset management focused publication)
- ”Best Asset manager for Corporates” - Global Finance Magazine
- ”Qatar Asset Manager of the Year” for the second consecutive year - MENA Fund Manager Magazine
2014
- ”Qatar Asset Manager of the Year” - MENA Fund Manager Magazine
- ”Best Islamic Asset Management Company in the Middle East” - Islamic Finance News
- ”Perpetual Deal of the Year” for Al Hilal Bank $500 M Tier 1 Sukuk, Joint Lead Manager ”- Islamic Finance News
- ”Regulatory Capital Deal of the Year” for Al Hilal Bank $500 M Tier 1 Sukuk, Joint Lead Manager ”- Islamic Finance News
- ”UAE Deal of the Year” for Al Hilal Bank $500 M Tier 1 Sukuk, Joint Lead Manager ”- Islamic Finance News
2013
- “MENA Sukuk Manager of the year” - Global Investor/ISF (Euromoney’s asset management focused publication)
2012
- “MENA Sharia Fund Manager of the year” - Global Investor/ISF (Euromoney’s asset management focused publication)