BAHRAIN: INVESTOR CONFIDENCE FUELS SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
Bahrain: Investor confidence fuels sustainable growth Syed Atique Hussain, Davos, Switzerland While world leaders discussed economic and political matters at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Executive Editor of TRENDS news media Syed Atique Hussain Naqvi engaged in a discussion about investments in healthcare, education, and AI in the region during an interview with GFH Financial Group CEO Hisham Alrayes. He outlined how GFH made 2023 a great year by effectively assessing market dynamics, proactively realigning assets, and seizing growth opportunities in the face of global income and yield compressions due to rising interest rates. The discussion covered GFH’s aggressive investments in healthcare, education, logistics, and private lending in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Alrayes anticipates sustainable growth in 2024 that matches the region’s potential and is bolstered by investor confidence. Excerpts: Q: In terms of 2023, how was it for GFH, and what are you looking forwa