Khaleeji Bank announces the appointment of Razi Al-Mirbati as CEO

Khaleeji Bank, one of the leading Islamic banks in the Kingdom of Bahrain, announced the appointment of Razi Al-Mirbati to the position of CEO of the bank, in addition to his position as a member of the bank’s Board of Directors, to assume his duties starting August 17, 2026.

Razi Al-Mirbati has extensive banking and investment experience spanning more than 21 years in the banking and financial sector, during which he held prominent leadership positions in local and regional financial institutions, with a distinguished professional record in the fields of Islamic investments, advisory services, private banking services, wealth management and private investments, in addition to his membership in the Board of Directors of Khaleeji Bank since 2025.

Prior to assuming his new position at Khaleeji Bank, Al Mirbati served as CEO of GFH Capital and Head of Investment Placement and Relationship Management at GFH Bank (formerly GFH Financial Group). He currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Khaleeji Bank, Esterad Investment Company, in addition to a number of companies affiliated with the GFH Group.

On this occasion, Yousef Abdullah Taqi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Khaleeji Bank, said: “We are pleased to welcome Mr. Razi Al-Mirbati to his new position as CEO of Khaleeji Bank, and we look forward with confidence to the profound leadership and banking experience he will add to support the bank’s journey during the next stage. Mr. Razi has extensive experience in the field of banking and wealth management, in addition to his extensive experience in the field of private banking services.”

He added: “This appointment represents an important step in supporting the bank’s new strategic directions, enhancing its ability to continue growth, and developing its business, services and products in line with the aspirations of customers and shareholders. We are confident that the extensive experience enjoyed by Mr. Razi Al-Mirbati will contribute to consolidating Khaleeji Bank’s position as a leading Islamic banking institution in the Kingdom of Bahrain.”

For his part, Razi Al-Mirbati, CEO of Khaleeji Bank, said: “I am honored to join Khaleeji Bank at this important stage in its journey, and I extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to the Board of Directors for their precious trust. I look forward to working closely with the bank’s team to continue building on the achievements achieved, enhancing performance efficiency, and developing banking and investment solutions in a way that supports sustainable growth and enhances the value provided to customers and shareholders, God willing.”

He added: “Our priorities during the next phase will focus on developing the customer experience, expanding the business base, and raising the efficiency of operations, in addition to enhancing innovation and digital readiness, while adhering to the highest standards of governance and risk management, in a way that supports the bank’s ability to keep pace with developments in the banking sector and achieve its new strategic goals.”

Khaleeji Bank is considered one of the most prominent leading Islamic banks in the Kingdom of Bahrain, and it seeks to fulfill the aspirations of its customers by providing a comprehensive range of banking services compatible with the provisions of Islamic Sharia, in addition to its community initiatives aimed at supporting education, empowering youth, and promoting sustainable development in the Kingdom.