Company Founded in Qatar in 1998, Amwal was the first investment company to be granted a full onshore license by Qatar Central Bank and has since become Qatar’s leading investment banking and asset management firm. Since its inception Amwal has been a pioneer in the Qatari market through several innovative initiatives such as the launch of the first investment portfolio and the first mutual fund investing in the Doha Securities Market, as well as the underwriting of the first non-Qatari Initial Public Offering in the country. As a result of Amwal’s rapid growth and landmark transactions, it was named in June 2006, the Leading Investment Firm in Qatar by Iktissad Wa Amal Group, the leading publishing group in the region. The Firm boasts a strong shareholder base that includes some of the most respected financial institutions and business groups in the region including: Shuaa Capital from the UAE, Qatar Foundation, Qatar National Bank, Qatar Navigation & Prominent high net worth Qatari individuals. Amwal has one of the largest and most talented investment banking and asset management teams in Qatar, employing a growing number of investment professionals drawn from a global pool of talent. Together, the teams have leveraged their outstanding international experience and skills to secure several high-profile mandates and to ensure the successful execution of some of the most prestigious landmark transactions in the region.

Corporate Identity Amwal’s brand personality is finely encapsulated in its corporate identity which has developed alongside its growth, portraying the Firm’s track record, strengths, sharpness, innovation and integrity. The open circle at the base represents the Firm’s solid foundation, heralding the transition to a new phase of growth and excellence, magnifying and capturing opportunities in the industry. Designed around the first letter of the Firm’s name, the three red upward sweeping lines are inspired by sharp Arabian swords, and portray the exponential growth that Amwal has achieved in its three business lines during the past eight years. They also reflect the Firm’s proactive approach towards market opportunities. The combination of the contemporary blue typeface and the classic serifs conveys the Firm’s innovative approach and commitment to integrity and trustworthiness. The identity reflects Amwal’s vision of being the leading investment banking, asset management and wealth management firm in Qatar and its regional markets of choice.