While we were focusing on providing our clients with quality products and services, our performance was being monitored by a number of local, regional and international parties who have recognised and appreciated Global’s achievements on several levels |
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| Ratings & Recognitions on Company Level |
“Best Investment Bank in the Region” Award
By Arab Investment Summit, May 2010 |
 | Global was awarded for its efforts and determination to promote investment opportunities in the MENA region. Mainly for its role as the Regional Lead Advisor for Bharti Airtel in acquiring Zain Africa in a deal worth USD 10.7 billion. |
“Best Restructuring Deal in the Middle East” Award
By The Banker, March 2010
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| Global received the award for its professionalism and transparency in dealing with the 53 banks during the restructuring process, and for the innovative structure of the deal. |
“MENA Firm of the Year” Award
By PERE AWARDS 2009 - Private Equity International, March 2010 |
 | Global was recognized by PERE and PERENews.com readers to be one of the organizations that overcame the adverse effects of the property downturn and made cash distributions to investors in its real estate funds in 2009. |
“Most Innovative Deal” Award
Euromoney, February 2010
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| Global received the award for the Islamic tranche of its debt restructuring, which was signed on 10 December 2009 with a group of 53 banks. The award was in recognition for Global’s professionalism and transparency in dealing with the banks during the restructuring process, and for the innovative structure of the deal which has enhanced the stability of Global’s financial platform. |
"Best Islamic Fund Manager" Award
CPI Financial, December 2009
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| Global received the “Best Islamic Fund Manager” award for the second consecutive year from CPI Financial in an event held at the Emirates Towers Hotel in Dubai. It is worth mentioning that the CPI Financial Awards is an annual event launched in 2005 to fulfill the needs of the Islamic Financial sector which is considered to be one of the fastest growing sectors in the world. |
"Excellence in Branding" Awards
Superbrands, March 2009 |
 | Global received this award due to its successful branding strategy and the noticeable presence and positioning of the brand.
To read the article by Superbrands, please click here. |
"Best Local Investment Bank in Kuwait and Best Foreign Investment Bank in Jordan" Awards
EmeaFinance, December 2008 |
 | Global received two awards by emeaFinance 2008: "Best Local Investment Bank in Kuwait" and “Best Foreign Investment Bank in Jordan”. The awards are in recognition of Global's performance in both markets. |
"Fund of the Year" and "Middle Market Deal of the Year" Awards
Terrapin, November 2008
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 | “The Private Equity team received two awards under the category of “Fund of the Year” and “Middle Market Deal of the Year”. Global MENA Financial Assets Limited received the “Fund of the Year” award in recognition of its structure, investment strategy and the size of its capital. The second award was for the Al Sawani Food and Industrial Supply Company deal under the category of “Middle Market Deal of the Year” due to its dynamic business model and vision, deal genesis, value addition and the array of market opportunities.”. |
"Best Real Estate Research House in Kuwait" Award
Euromoney Liquid Real Estate Awards, October 2008
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 | Euromoney Liquid Real Estate awarded Global "Best Real Estate Research House in Kuwait" for 2008.This is in recognition of its research capabilities and its extensive research in Real Estate that enables investors to make informed investment decisions. |
"Banker Middle East Industry" Award for 2008
Banker Middle East, June 2008 |
 | Mrs. Maha Al-Ghunaim received the “Banker Middle East Industry Award 2008” (BME) for her outstanding contribution to the financial industry. Mrs. Khawla Al-Roomi, Senior Vice President at Global received the award on behalf of Mrs. Al-Ghunaim in an event held at the Emirates Towers Hotel, Dubai. |
"Best Equity House in Kuwait" Award
Euromoney, June 2008
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 | Euromoney has also awarded Global "Best Equity House in Kuwait" for 2008.This is the 4th consecutive year that Euromoney recognizes Global's achievements. |
"Best Investment Bank in Kuwait" Award
Asiamoney, June 2008
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 | Global has received the “Best Investment Bank” award in Kuwait, by Asiamoney, the sister publication of Euromoney Magazine.This is the first time the publication includes the GCC region, so it is of particular importance as Global is the inaugural winner in Kuwait. Global was awarded due to the role it is playing in developing the Kuwaiti capital market through on-going investment banking deals and transactions that the company undertakes supported by its research capabilitis. |
"Best Investment Company in the region" Award
CEO Middle East Magazine, October 2007
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 | Global was awarded the "Best Investment Company" in the region by CEO Middle East, a "ITP" Publishing Group business magazine, thanks to the vital role Global plays in the regional investment industry. The prize was presented by Sheikha Lubna Al-Qassemi, UAE’s Minister of Economy and one of the most powerful Arab women according to Forbes magazine. |
"Best Investment Bank in Kuwait" Award
Euromoney, June 2007
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 | For the third consecutive year, Euromoney magazine awarded Global this year’s Award for Excellence as the “Best Investment Bank in Kuwait”. |
"Best Investment House in Kuwait" Award
Islamic Finance Real Estate (IREF-ME) awards , December 2006 |
 | Finance Real Estate (IREF-ME) awards ceremony organized by ICG Group has awarded Global the “Best Investment House in Kuwait” in the real estate category during the ceremony at Burj Al-Arab Hotel, Dubai. The recognition awards were handed out for companies who had exceptional achievements in GCC real estate sector. |
"Best Equity House in Kuwait" Award
Euromoney, June 2006 |
 | The renowned financial magazine “Euromoney” has awarded Global Investment House "Global" this year’s Award for Excellence as the “Best Equity House” in Kuwait for the second time in two consecutive years. |
"Deal of the Year" Award
The Banker Magazine, February 2006 |
 | Global received the award from the renowned The Banker Magazine for its role as co-lead manager in the Initial Public Offering for Investcom late in 2005. The deal is considered the largest international equity offering ever made by a Middle Eastern company and the first to list on the newly formed Dubai based stock exchange, Dubai International Financial Exchange (DIFX). |
"Best Real Estate Investment House in Kuwait" Award
Euromoney, December 2005 |
 | Global received this award from Euromoney magazine as a result of the industry’s recognition for Global's achievements in Real Estate sector and mainly the launch of the GCC Real Estate Fund, the first residential real estate investment fund in the region. |
"Best Equity House in Kuwait" Award
Euromoney, May 2005 |
 | The renowned financial magazine Euromoney has awarded Global as the Best Equity House in Kuwait, culminating a growing line of achievements the company has built since its inception in 1998. |
"Gulf Excellence Award"
Gulf Excellence Company, February 2005
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 | Global was awarded the distinctive Gulf Excellence Award and have received the award from H.H. Sheikh Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, Bahrain’s Prime Minister. |
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