Gulf Islamic Investments (GII)

Gulf Islamic Investments (GII) has secured an oversubscribed $100 million capital increase, backed by leading partners such as a well-respected Saudi institutional investor, the Al Nahdi family office, Shurooq, and existing GII stakeholders. This funding enhances GII’s capacity to drive impactful private equity and private credit investments in Saudi Arabia and the GCC. Recent strategic moves by GII include partnerships with Brookfield Asset Management in the UAE, a majority share in Almeswak Medical Group, and investments in Jeddah’s EMAD and Badia Farms. The purposes of this capital raise align with Saudi Vision 2030, creating jobs and stimulating FDI across the Kingdom and the wider GCC. Co-founders and co-CEOs Mohammed Alhassan and Pankaj Gupta emphasised that GII’s expansion strategy and participation at the FII in Riyadh will explore collaborative investments for a stronger regional economy. #GII #Investment #SaudiArabia #GCC #FII8

نجحت مجموعة GII في جمع رأس مال نمو بقيمة 100 مليون دولار أمريكي، حيث تم الاكتتاب فيه بالكامل بدعم من نخبة المستثمرين في المنطقة، بما في ذلك أحد أكبر المستثمرين المؤسسيين السعوديين، ومكتب عائلة النهدي، وهيئة الشارقة للاستثمار والتطوير (شروق)، إلى جانب مستثمرينا الحاليين في GII. ويعزز هذا التمويل قدرة GII على تنفيذ مشاريع استثمارية وائتمانية طموحة في مختلف دول مجلس التعاون الخليجي.   وشملت الخطوات الاستراتيجية الأخيرة لـGII إبرام شراكات استراتيجية، من ضمنها تحالف مع "بروكفيلد لإدارة الأصول" للاستحواذ على مجموعة GEMS التعليمية في الإمارات، فضلاً عن الاستحواذ على الحصة الأكبر في "عيادات المسواك للأسنان". كما شملت الاستثمارات الحديثة "مخابز عماد" و"مزارع البادية" و"لوجي بوينت" في جدة. وتتوافق أهداف هذه الزيادة في رأس المال مع رؤية السعودية 2030، حيث تهدف إلى خلق فرص عمل جديدة وتعزيز الاستثمارات الأجنبية المباشرة في المملكة ودول الخليج.   وأكد الشريكان المؤسسان والرئيسان التنفيذيان، محمد الحسن وبانكاج جوبتا، أن توسع GII ومشاركتها في قمة مبادرة مستقبل الاستثمار في الرياض تهدف إلى استكشاف فرص استثمارية تعاونية لبناء اقتصاد إقليمي أقوى.   #GII #الاستثمار #السعودية #مجلس_التعاون_الخليجي #FII8

Congratulations to Dubai Wasl’s Food Tech Valley and Badia Farms on their signature of an agreement to implement hybrid models to grow premium fruits and vegetables year-round in Dubai with sustainable farming and water preservation methods. Badia Farms, part of the Bahrain-based Green Corp food investment management platform backed by Gulf Islamic Investments (GII), uses 90% less water than traditional farming and is powered by clean energy sources. Badia’s produce is grown in a controlled indoor environment without pesticides, ensuring fresh, nutritious products that meet the highest quality standards. Badia Farms was the first commercial high-tech vertical farm in the Gulf to produce fresh fruits & vegetables year-round. Its expertise in hydroponic farming helps to advance the UAE’s food security by continuing to provide fresh, nutritious produce safely and sustainably at FTV. https://lnkd.in/dfpA4z2B #BadiaFarms #GII #FoodTechValley #SustainableDubai

Exciting times for our friends at Abeer Medical Group, as they move towards a market listing on the Tadawul (Saudi stock market) in the next five years! #AbeerMedical #GII #KSA

Gulf Islamic Investments (GII) had the privilege of welcoming Dr. Sumeet Jarangal, Director of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Government of India, along with Mr. Shivangi Jain and Mr. Binil Mathew , to our Dubai office this week. Dr. Jarangal's leadership in the Startup India and Make in India initiatives, and the commitment of GII’s co-Founders and co-CEOs Mohammed Alhassan and Pankaj Gupta to invest in relevant technologies underlined our mutual wish to foster innovation and strengthen ties with India's dynamic business ecosystem. The GII team, led by Piyush Surana, had a productive and insightful discussion, covering a range of key topics. A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Jarangal for his time and valuable insights. #GII #India #StartupIndia #Innovation #Collaboration #BusinessGrowth

Gulf Islamic Investments (GII) is delighted to note Bahrain Bayan School and zSpace, Inc. coming together to push the boundaries of interactive learning! Through immersive AR/VR technology, BBS's Grade 7 students took a deep dive into space exploration—from virtual journeys to the International Space Station to crafting their own constellations. This partnership reflects Gulf Islamic Investments (GII)’s commitment to fostering innovation and education across our investments. By supporting cutting-edge initiatives like Zspace, we empower the next generation to explore new frontiers, perfectly aligned with our vision of creating impactful, transformative experiences in the region. #GII #BahrainBayanSchool #Zspace #VR #Education #Innovation #LearningforLife

Congratulations to our friends at Yoho on their successful funding round, which Gulf Islamic Investments (GII) was proud to lead with other significant investors. We hope that the growth capital provided will help to fulfil Yoho's ambitious and exciting plans to grow three-fold and expand into international markets in the next few years. #Yoho #GII #growthcapital #FDI

Gulf Islamic Investments (GII) is delighted to announce that Mr. Rohit Bajpai BCom, CPA (U.S.A.), CISA, CFE, MBA (Canada), Head of Internal Audit and a valued senior member of GII group, has been recognized as one of the winners of the tahawultech.com CISO50 Awards 2024!  This prestigious award celebrates his leadership and reflects the collective efforts to strengthen cybersecurity. We are proud that GII stands alongside industry leaders such as HSBC, DP World, and Mubadala Capital. Congratulations, Mr. Rohit Bajpai BCom, CPA (U.S.A.), CISA, CFE, MBA (Canada), on this remarkable achievement! #CISO50 #Cybersecurity #GII

Gulf Islamic Investments (GII) is proud to share that our co-Founder and co-CEO, Pankaj Gupta, delivered a powerful keynote at today’s GRC Today Conference, shedding light on the critical theme of "Governance and Ethical Leadership in Today's Business World" in the latest contribution from senior GII executives to leading international financial conferences in Dubai.  During his insightful speech, Pankaj emphasized the need for strong governance and the integration of ethical values to build resilient organizations, using numerous examples from his and GII's experience. His concept of "doing the right thing when no-one is watching", and his wider thoughts resonated deeply with the audience, reinforcing the importance of trust, accountability, and ethical leadership in navigating the complexities of the modern business landscape. Thanks to Secretariat , The Wealth Today and the impressive audience for this great opportunity! #GRCtoday #the_wealth_today #Secretariat #Governance #EthicalLeadership #BusinessIntegrity #CorporateResponsibility

Exciting news! Gulf Islamic Investments (GII)'s VP of Internal Audit, Rohit Bajpai BCom, CPA (U.S.A.), CISA, CFE, MBA (Canada), will be sharing his valuable insights and experience during a panel discussion at the Identity, Authentication & Fraud Prevention Conference on September 26th at the Dusit Thani Hotel Dubai Don't miss this opportunity to hear from one of the industry's leading experts.   #GII #dnycommunications #fraudprevention #cybersecurity #riskmanagement