A leading Shari’ah-compliant global alternative investment organisation headquartered in the UAE, Gulf Islamic Investments (GII) manages US$3.5 billion in assets and has built a strong track record of investments supporting businesses across the GCC and the wider region. Since its inception, the group has consistently focused on sectors offering long-term value and sustainable growth.
Established in 2014 by co-founders Mohammed Alhassan and Pankaj Gupta, who continue to serve as co-CEOs and board members, GII promotes responsible investment and ethical finance. The group’s portfolio spans core industries including healthcare, education, technology, food production and processing, along with private credit and debt.
Dubai, 4 December 2025: Islamic Finance News (IFN) has recognised GII as the Best Islamic Private Equity Fund House 2025 as part of its latest IFN Investor Awards. The annual awards highlight outstanding performance across the expanding global Islamic investment landscape, acknowledging firms contributing to innovation and excellence in the sector.
This latest award marks a significant milestone in what has been a highly active year for GII. The organisation secured new deals, completed strategic exits and advanced major initiatives, including participation in the Brookfield-led acquisition of GEMS Education in Dubai. The group also continued scaling Vision Bank in Abu Dhabi Global Market and Offa in the United Kingdom’s West Midlands, while unveiling its refreshed corporate branding in a prominent display above New York’s Times Square.
Pankaj Gupta, GII’s co-founder and co-CEO, commented, “we are delighted to receive this recognition from IFN, which is known to be a leading reviewer and commentator on all aspects of the Islamic finance industry. This will spur us onto greater achievements as we approach a busy 2026, with plenty of investment offers and attractive deals on the table”.
Mohammed Alhassan, GII’s co-founder and co-CEO, added, “We remain grateful to the GII board for its firm guidance on GI investment operations, our expanding number of esteemed shareholders and investors, and of course the wonderful GII staff across several continents who make GII’s achievements a reality”.
GII continues to engage actively with the international Islamic finance community through participation in IFN events held across the Gulf, Asia and Europe. Organised by Red Money Group, these platforms support the industry’s expansion and provide opportunities for institutional dialogue, innovation and cross-border investment in an Islamic finance ecosystem projected to reach US$7.5 trillion, according to Standard Chartered Bank (May 2025).