Overall, the announcements reflect SICO’s strategic expansion and commitment to delivering sophisticated, high-value investment solutions for regional and institutional investors.

SICO is presenting a robust investment pipeline and regional-to-global capital connectivity as core themes, led by group CEO Najla Al Shirawi and senior executives.

The company credit Bahrain’s Economic Development Board and the Central Bank for support in strengthening Bahrain as a dynamic cross-border financial hub.

The announcements position SICO as a diversified financial group with core strengths as asset manager, broker, market maker, and investment bank operating in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.

Asset Management sees $450 million allocated to new funds, including two equity funds totaling $100 million that use quantitative strategies, plus $350 million for specialized mandates like a Türkiye Fund, a Gold instrument, and an SME Fund Mandate via SICO’s Fund Securities Services.

An additional $350 million supports specialized mandates such as the Türkiye Fund, Gold investment instrument, and SME Fund Mandate to back regional economic diversification.

Gateway Gulf 2025 in Manama marks the moment when SICO BSC (c) announces $500 million in new investment products and transactions, signaling strong market momentum and investor confidence in GCC capital markets.

Al Shirawi highlights a $500 million commitment that underscores the pipeline and SICO’s role in linking regional and international capital, including innovative structures like quantitative equity strategies and Türkiye-focused funds.

In Investment Banking, SICO plans about $50 million in transactions, featuring two IPOs, a Sukuk securitization, and an M&A mandate.