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Gulf Islamic Investments (GII), a leading Shari’ah-compliant global alternative investment group headquartered in the UAE, has been named Best Islamic Private Equity Fund House 2025 by Islamic Finance News (IFN). The annual IFN Investor Awards recognise excellence across the expanding global Islamic finance and investment landscape.

Established in 2014 by Mohammed Alhassan and Pankaj Gupta, who serve as co-founders, co-CEOs, and Board members, GII manages US$3.5 billion in assets and maintains a strong investment track record across the GCC and wider regional economy. Its portfolio spans key sectors including healthcare, education, technology, food processing, and private credit—areas aligned with the group’s commitment to ethical, Shari’ah-compliant investing.

The award caps a landmark year for GII, marked by significant deals, exits, and strategic developments. Notable milestones include GII’s involvement in the Brookfield-led acquisition of GEMS Education, the continued growth of Vision Bank in Abu Dhabi Global Market and Offa, its UK-based entity, as well as the launch of its new global branding campaign showcased on billboards in New York’s Times Square.

Commenting on the recognition, co-CEO Pankaj Gupta said the IFN award serves as a powerful endorsement from one of the industry’s most respected reviewers. “This recognition will spur us on to greater achievements as we approach a busy 2026, with a strong pipeline of investment opportunities and attractive deals,” he noted.

Co-CEO Mohammed Alhassan expressed appreciation for the organisation’s stakeholders: “We remain grateful to our Board for its guidance, our valued shareholders and investors, and of course our exceptional teams across continents who make GII’s achievements possible.”

GII continues to be an active participant in IFN forums across the GCC, Asia, and Europe—platforms organised by IFN’s parent company, Red Money Group, which play a vital role in articulating the opportunities within the global Islamic finance industry. The sector is estimated to be worth US$7.5 trillion as of May 2025, according to Standard Chartered Bank.

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