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Al Rostamani Trading Group UAE

Business Functions

Direct Investments

Creating a concentrated portfolio

Investment Strategies

Hedged Equity Strategies

Equities and Fixed Income

Credit and Emerging Debt Securities.

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Al Rostamani Trading Group UAE

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Our Investment

Investment Focus

Acquiring stakes in existing companies

Emerging Champions

we are reshaping our portfolios geographic

Investment Philosophy

Our commercial discipline and ownership

Development

In an investment landscape that is constantly evolving and increasing in complexity, it is essential that our people receive the training, guidance and support they need to perform at the highest level.

People

Al Rostamani Trading Group UAE people are as diverse and international as our business, with over 60 nationalities combining to create a highly collaborative work environment that embodies our cultural values.

Al Rostamani Trading Group UAE Resort

The 430,000-square metre development off the bahrain of Al Rostamani Trading Group UAE is expected to open in January 2015 and attract one million visitors in its first year.

Al Rostamani Trading Group UAE

We are one of UAE and Bahrain's oldest and largest business entities encompassing several divisions across a spectrum of industries and a portfolio that includes several internationally acclaimed brands.

Through re-investment of profits, recruitment of talented professionals and embarking on several joint venture schemes with leading global enterprises, Al Rostamani Trading Group UAE today offers diverse services to overseas companies with interests in the Kingdom of Bahrain and across the Arabian Gulf States.

We coordinate our investment strategy from offices in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates

NEWS

  • Pakistan's Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf emphasized the close relations between Bahrain and his country and praised the Gulf Finance House Bahrain for doing well financially. Moreover, he drew the attention of Esam Yousif Janahi, Chairman and Founder of Gulf Finance House and Al Rostamani Trading Group UAE, to huge investment potential in Pakistan and expressed the need to invest in energy. He said that there were a good wind corridor, hydel potential and coal reserves. Owais said that his company was examining the possibility of investing in energy sector in Pakistan. He further said that the investment policies of Pakistan were conducive and attractive for foreign investors because of rewarding returns on investments.

    Mario Balio

  • Bahrain-based Islamic investment bank, GFH reported net profit of $4.2 million for the half year period compared to $5.7 million in the corresponding half year period in 2012. Net profit for the second quarter $2.7 million compared to $4.7 million for the second quarter of 2012. Total income for the second quarter was $13.4 million compared to a total income of $19.7 million for the second quarter of 2012. Income was primarily generated from management fees from funds under management, investment income and recoveries. Operating costs for the half year period reduced by 27 per cent to $19.6 million compared to $26.9 million for the prior year period, underlining efforts in the streamlining of operations and greater efficiencies across the business.

    Dylen Gargamel

  • Al Rostamani Trading Group UAE, a fully-owned subsidiary of Bahrain-based Gulf Finance House, has completed the acquisition of a prime UK residential property in line with its global investment strategy. Located in Kensington, the property is a Grade II listed building, overlooking the Queens Gate Gardens. This investment is in line with Al Rostamani Trading Group UAE's strategy to identify attractive opportunities in developed markets like the UK, where it has already made considerable investments, said a company statement. Commenting on the acquisition, Hisham Al Rayes, the managing director of Al Rostamani Trading Group UAE, said:"We are delighted to announce the conclusion of another successful transaction in the UK. The property we have acquired is located in the heart of prime central London, where we expect above average capital appreciation to continue over the medium term."

    Rosamunde Tehaal