GFH awarded gold and silver awards at the 2016 Transform Awards MENA

Press release

Published June 1st, 2016 - 09:45 GMT

During the event

GFH Financial Group (GFH), a leading regional financial services group, today announced that it has won two awards for its Harbour Row real estate project at the ‘2016 Transform Awards MENA’, including ‘Gold Award for Best Use of Typography’ and ‘Silver Award for Best Visual Identity from the Property Sector’. During the awards ceremony, the Gold and Silver award was received on behalf of GFH by Hazim Abdulkarim, Head of Investors & Corporate Communications and Sahar Qanati, Senior Manager Corporate Communications Department.

‘Transform Awards MENA’ is part of Transform Magazine, and aims to honour and reward the most innovative, creative and successful brand work across the world. It is part of a group of regional awards, including ‘Transform Awards Europe’, ‘Transform Awards North America’, ‘Transform Awards Asia Pacific’ and ‘Employer Brand Management Awards’ Each of these prestigious award programmes focus on specific aspects of the branding process and provides a platform from which to benchmark and showcase excellence.

Over the years, GFH has won a number of industry awards for its achievements in investment banking, wealth management and Islamic Finance. In 2016, GFH was recognised as the ‘Best Investment Bank – Bahrain’ at the 2016 Banker Middle East Industry Awards. Earlier in 2015, GFH was recognised as the ‘Best Investment Bank – Middle East’ at the 10^th Islamic Business & Finance Awards. And in 2014, GFH was awarded ‘Fastest Growing Bank in Bahrain’ and ‘Best Wealth Management Firm’ by Banker Middle East. Earlier in 2012, the company won the prestigious award for ‘Best Islamic Investment Bank, Bahrain’ from Capital Finance International (CFI). Other awards include Euromoney’s ‘Best Investment Bank’ in 2005, 2006 and 2007 and ‘Best Islamic Investment Bank’ in 2005.

Background Information

Gulf Finance House

GFH is a well renowned financial group in the GCC region, with a diversified offering and pioneering track record. Headquartered in Bahrain, GFH’s innovative approach to Islamic investment banking services has been recognised internationally for over a decade. GFH has developed a strong and consistent ability to identify, successfully bring to market and capitalise on a wide range of solid investment opportunities in some of the world’s most dynamic markets and sectors. This approach signifies the Group’s investment insights and commitment to increase the value of its assets, and financial returns to its investors and shareholders.