CFI celebrates the official opening of its office in Bahrain and appoints Al-Samarrai as its CEO

CFI, the region’s leading electronic trading group, announced the official opening of its new company, “FINANCIAL (BAHRAIN) BSC CLOSEDCFI”, and the appointment of Yassin Al Samarrai as its CEO in Bahrain. This achievement represents an important step in the group’s strategy for continued regional growth, and reinforces its commitment to serving traders and investors throughout the Kingdom and the GCC region.

The opening ceremony was held at the new CFI Bahrain offices in Manama, and was attended by an elite group of guests, representatives of government and private entities, prominent members of the Bahraini financial community, and senior executives from the CFI Financial Group. This event follows the Central Bank of Bahrain granting a Category 2 Investment Business Firm license to CFI Bahrain in July 2025.

Ziad Melhem, CEO of CFI Financial Group, said: “This is a special moment for CFI as we officially open our doors in Bahrain, a vibrant market with huge potential.” He added: “The establishment of CFI Bahrain, led by Yassin, is not just an expansion; it is a long-term commitment to provide excellence, transparency and innovation to traders in the Kingdom.”

In his new role, Yassin Al Samarrai will oversee CFI’s operations and strategic growth in Bahrain, ensuring the company adheres to its global standards of service excellence, governance and regulatory compliance, while tailoring its offering to meet the needs of the local market. With his extensive experience in the financial services sector and proven leadership track record, Yassin’s appointment reinforces CFI’s focus on expanding its business and maintaining the highest regulatory and operational standards in the region.

In turn, Yassin Al Samarrai, CEO of CFI Bahrain, said: “I am honored to lead CFI Bahrain and start this new chapter in the Kingdom,” adding: “Our goal is to enable traders in Bahrain to access world-class platforms, competitive trading conditions, and continuing education, backed by CFI’s trusted reputation and global expertise.”

CFI Bahrain will provide traders with access to a wide range of global markets, supported by cutting-edge platforms, local expertise, and the high-quality service standards that characterize CFI globally. This launch reinforces the group’s long-term commitment to the region and its confidence in Bahrain’s role as a growing financial centre.

With over 25 years of experience and an evolving global presence, CFI continues its commitment to empowering traders through education, innovation and providing the best financial services, and finally CFI supports Bahrain’s role as a leading regional financial centre.