Lesha Capital, a subsidiary of Lesha Bank LLC, has secured Capital Market Authority (CMA) approval to manage investments and operate funds, enhancing its presence in Saudi Arabia.
The Managing Investments and Operating Funds license allows Lesha Capital to undertake a broader range of regulated investment activities in Saudi Arabia, enabling it to operate as a fully authorized investment firm in the Kingdom. The approval reflects the company’s governance standards and its alignment with the regulatory framework of Saudi Arabia’s expanding financial sector.
Lesha Capital is wholly owned by Lesha Bank, a Shari’a-compliant investment institution based in Qatar and listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange. The Saudi platform is expected to play a central role in strengthening the group’s presence in the Kingdom and supporting cross-border investment flows and financial integration across major GCC markets.
HE Sheikh Faisal bin Thani Al Thani, Chairman of Lesha Bank, said that the CMA approval represents an important milestone for the group and underlines its long-term commitment to regional expansion and financial sector development.
Group Chief Executive Mohammed Ismail Al Emadi noted that, “Lesha Capital’s entry into Saudi Arabia strengthens our regional footprint and positions us to support the Kingdom’s evolving investment landscape with trusted and experienced capabilities.”
Lesha Capital now plans to scale up its operations across Saudi Arabia and increase its engagement with institutional investors, family offices, and other key players in the Kingdom’s financial market.
