National Sports Day Event – 2023 Investment House organized a Sports Day event in collaboration with the Municipality of Doha at Al-Huwaila Park, coinciding with the national Sports Day events held in the country. The Investment House event aims to promote the concept of sports and encourage individuals to adopt a healthy lifestyle, contributing to achieving Qatar National Vision 2030. The company invited its clients, employees, their families, and the entire community members through SMS messages and invitations published across the company’s various social media platforms. The event program featured a variety of activities, including basketball, volleyball, badminton, golf, bowling, and various group sports challenges for adults. Investment House also ensured to designate playing areas and special activities for children.
National Day Event – 2022 In light of the State of Qatar hosting the 2022 World Cup, Investment House established its own fan celebration zone at its headquarters in Al Shoumoukh Towers, throughout the World Cup tournament days from November 20 to December 18 of this year. Investment House also invited its employees, clients, and all members of the community to participate in its fan zone, where they could watch the tournament matches and enjoy the accompanying activities and available facilities. The Investment House’s establishment of the fan zone and its focus on sports align with the state’s vision to make Doha the international capital of sports, as witnessed by its hosting of major international sporting tournaments, most notably the FIFA World Cup 2022. The company also concluded its activities with a special celebration of Qatar National Day, reflecting Investment House’s pride in its national identity and its commitment to fostering a sense of belonging and loyalty to our precious country.
USD 120M being deployed under the Wakala Program by Inovalis in partnership with Investment House Investment House and Inovalis closed their ninth transaction globally and the first US transaction of 2022 on behalf of the Global Wakala Trust Program. The Program has been actively managed by Inovalis since 2019 with nearly USD 120M under management. Investment House is the sole distributor of the Shariah-compliant Program in Qatar. This latest transaction comprises a real estate portfolio of high-quality assets focused on community canters in affluent neighbourhoods with long leases in various locations in the US. The first asset is in Phoenix Arizona ideally situated along Peoria Avenue, a major east/west highway that connects Central Phoenix to Surprise. Over recent years, the area has become a highly sought-after submarket for retailers. The second asset is in Carmel, Indianapolis’s most affluent suburb, and is located within Hamilton County, one of the top ten most affluent counties in the US. Carmel’s Meridian Street Corridor is home to the second largest concentration of office workers in the State of Indiana. The third asset is in Palm City Florida and consists of four exceptionally well-positioned buildings at a busy intersection that dominates the trade area marketplace. Florida is one of the largest export states in the U.S. and is a major gateway for merchandise trade. “After successfully investing in European Real Estate markets through the Global Wakala Trust Program, we have extended our offering to US assets. The portfolio was acquired at a price that can generate attractive returns for our investors and as such we continue to position Investment House as the preferred Shariah-compliant investment solution provider in Qatar. Our geographical footprint expansion and our pursuit of attractive risk-adjusted returns will continue throughout the year’’. Mohammed bin Ahmed Al-Suwaidi, Chairman and Managing Director of Investment House. “Inovalis international footprint offers deal-making capabilities to our Middle Eastern institutional partners at a global scale while maintaining strong local know how through teams, operations, experience, and expertise in each country we invest in”. Khalil Hankach, Managing Director of Inovalis. “Although Europe remains our preferred playground, we are also selectively opportunistic in other developed markets. We focus on off-market real estate investment opportunities with attractive risk-return profiles”. Allen Merhej, Managing Director of Inovalis in the GCC.
Team Building Event Investment House recently planned a dynamic team-building event aiming at fostering collaboration and enhancing staff morale. The event, which took place in a private recreational center in Doha, featured a series of engaging activities designed to improve participants’ communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. The company also conducted a brief workshop before the start of the event to educate participants on safety measures that must be followed. This initiative enabled Investment House to demonstrate its dedication to fostering a positive working culture and enhancing team cohesion. The event restored team spirit and reiterated the company’s commitment to investing in its employees by combining interactive challenges with casual networking opportunities. This eventually aligned with the company’s fundamental values of growth and excellence.
Commendation for the Outstanding Performance of Investment House’s Maritime Shipping Fund The regulatory authorities for ships in the State of Liberia, the world’s second-largest Flag State Register, commended the performance of the Investment House Fund’s fleet of ships and maritime cargo vessels. The regulatory authorities sent a letter of commendation to the technical director of the Investment House Fund’s fleet, appreciating the fleet’s commitment to the safety of ships, crew, environment, and port regulations. No violations, detentions, or fines were recorded on any of the Fund’s ships for two consecutive years, marking a significant achievement in the shipping and maritime sector. It is worth noting that the fund owns a fleet of 10 ships on behalf of its clients, and this fleet has witnessed a significant increase in value since its acquisition. The Fund’s ships have transported about 7 million tons of goods worldwide, of which food products accounted for the largest share at an estimated rate of 60%. It is also noteworthy that the Commercial Director of the Investment House Fund for Ships and Maritime Cargo has been elected as a member of the Baltic Exchange, a leading global source for independent maritime market data. Mr. Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Suwaidi, Chairman & Managing Director of the Investment House, stated that this significant increase in the value of the funds is attributed to the quality of the owned ships and the growing demand for them, especially since they are dedicated to shipping vital goods and materials, which are less susceptible to external and economic factors. Mr. Al Suwaidi explained that Investment House’s strategy involves studying and analyzing all products before establishing a new investment fund or acquiring one. The company’s twenty years of experience have enabled it to understand the market cycle, its requirements, and how to manage global economic crises. He elaborated on the performance of the company’s products and solutions during the Corona pandemic, where 9% of annual profits were distributed even at the peak of the crisis. Mr. Al Suwaidi added that the company is currently studying the launch of new products that suit the diverse needs of individuals and institutions
Euromoney Qatar Conference Investment House participated as one of the main sponsors of the Euromoney Qatar Conference in its new edition, which reflects the strong performance of Qatar’s economy. Investment House’s participation in this prestigious conference aligns with the company’s goals and business, which correspond with the issues addressed by the conference during this year. Investment House has three main business sectors: investments, asset management, and wealth management. Through the conference, the company will gain insights into global trends in these sectors amidst the global economic recovery that is beginning to take shape around the world. The conference also discusses numerous issues of interest to local companies, particularly Investment House, including digitization solutions, climate change, and economic forecasts in light of Qatar hosting the world’s top sporting event in the coming period, the World Cup. This significant event brings with it new services and projects to the commercial and banking sectors. In addition to positive expectations from leading experts, analysts, and international companies regarding the economic situation in the State of Qatar and the region. It is noteworthy that Investment House established a dedicated pavilion at the Euromoney Conference to welcome its current and potential clients, showcase its key business and services, discuss the latest economic developments with experts and analysts, and build new communication channels while maintaining existing ones with decision-makers and industry experts.
Successful closing of the seventh investment wakala between Investment House and Inovalis Group and the acquisition of an income-generating property in Germany Investment House (distributor) and Inovalis (issuer & manager) announced the completion of the seventh investment wakala and concluded the first acquisition in the beginning of the year 2022 in Germany. Investment House and Inovalis, where the latter has more than 15 years of investment experience in Germany, have demonstrated their ability through this investment to meet the requirements of investors by identifying investment opportunities combined with mitigated risks: high-quality real estate properties, credit-worthy tenants, long-term leases, and dynamic economic environment with positive aspirations. The property is built to meet the highest standards and is strategically located in Wolfsburg, the hometown to Volkswagen, near its plant and headquarters. It was completed in early 2021 and comprises two buildings totaling 9,400 sqm lettable space and 179 parking spaces. The estate essentially includes offices, test laboratory, and cold storage. It is worth mentioning that the property has been fully let for nine years to two well-known suppliers from the automotive industry, iinovis and Cariad. Whereas iinovis is an internationally active engineering service provider, while Cariad is Volkswagen’s growing 100% subsidiary specializing in automotive software and technology. Mr. Khalil Hankash – Managing Director of Inovalis stated that “With this new acquisition, Inovalis pursues investments for one of our Middle Eastern clients, Investment House, and we hope to complete in 2022 the creation of a real estate Shariah compliant pan-European fund with this investor. This new acquisition also confirms the ability of Advenis Germany, present in Germany since 2007, to source off-market quality assets within a dynamic environment.” In his turn, Mr. Mohammed bin Ahmed Al-Suwaidi, Chairman and Managing Director of Investment House, said, “We are continuing our growth strategy, with the aim to remain as the preferred Shariah-compliant investment solutions provider in Doha. In 2022 we will enhance our capabilities in raising and deploying new investments by launching a European Real Estate Fund with our partner Inovalis’’.
National Day Event – 2021 Investment House hosted an event to celebrate Qatar’s National Day over a period of 5 days, at its headquarters in Al Shoumoukh Towers. The event was attended by a large number of the company’s employees, other institution members, and members of the general public. Investment House’s celebrations included a number of activities, such as a trip through Qatar’s historical landmarks and the achievements attained by the country over the past twenty years using virtual reality technology, in addition to a football game in Al Janoub Stadium via virtual reality, along with cultural-related competitions, and various activities for children. The celebrations also featured traditional Qatari seating areas and hospitality. This year’s National Day activities differ from previous editions, emphasizing a sports-themed atmosphere. This shift aligns with the country’s efforts to support and promote sports, especially as Qatar hosts the Arab Cup this year and prepares to host the World Cup next year. It is worth mentioning that several international football players participated in the Investment House event, such as Álvaro Mejía, Ramin Rezaeian, and Ashkan Dejagah who tried out the virtual football game with the audience and took commemorative photos.
Padel training sessions for clients Investment House in collaboration with its regional partner Inovalis, organized a padel training event with the world-renowned French player Jeremy Scatena, who recently participated in the Padel World Championship held in Qatar and is ranked as the best Padel player in France. Simultaneously with the championship held in the country, Investment House organized full-day training sessions to train its clients and educate them on the basics of the game. Investment House’s interest in sports aligns with the company’s approach to raising awareness among citizens and residents about the importance of sports, especially since Qatar is a leading destination for hosting international sports events. It is worth noting that the State of Qatar is one of the first countries in the world to allocate a paid Sports Day. Investment House in collaboration with its regional partner Innovalis, decided to choose Padel sport due to the significant demand this sport has been witnessing among citizens and residents in the State of Qatar.
Qatar International Boat Show Investment House participated as a Silver Sponsor of the eighth edition of the Qatar International Boat Show, which is being held at The Pearl Island from November 16th to 20th this year. The Investment House’s participation in this important event aims to showcase its plans, services, and expertise to its current and potential clients, in addition to its investments in the shipping and maritime transport sector. The company has a distinguished experience in this field, with assets under management for clients estimated at around 700 million Qatari riyals in medium-sized vessels and the international maritime transport sector. Investment House indicated that it is currently studying potential investments in gas and energy transport vessels, and various maritime services. This study aligns with the company’s approach of continuously developing the solutions and services it offers to clients. The company also added that diversifying sources is one of the key pillars of its investment strategy, aligning with the state’s general direction to diversify income sources and contribute to the realization of Qatar’s Vision 2030. It is worth mentioning that Investment House established a special pavilion at the Qatar International Boat Show to welcome clients and community members interested in investing, especially as it provided brief investment awareness sessions and free consultations during the exhibition days. The company stated during the exhibition that it plans to contract with major international companies to bring worldwide expertise in the maritime trade and shipping sector, especially following Qatar’s establishment of one of the largest ports in the world, Hamad International Port, which is set to transform Qatar into an international hub for maritime transport.
