Al Rayan Bank of Qatar opens new London head office at high-profile event

Al Rayan Bank of Qatar opens new London head office at high-profile event

Al Rayan Bank, the UK’s “oldest and most successful” Islamic bank, has officially opened its new 10,000sq ft London head office at an "exclusive ceremony" in West London. The opening ceremony was hosted recently by Sheikh Hamad bin Faisal bin Thani al-Thani, vice-chairman of Masraf Al Rayan; Fahad bin Abdulla al-Khalifa, GCEO and Michael Williams, chairman of Al Rayan Bank PLC, who both spoke of the transformative effect the new head office would have in bringing the bank’s London teams together for the first time to better serve customers. The event was attended by dignitaries including Fahad bin Mohamed al-Attiyah, Qatar’s ambassador to the United Kingdom, as well as key clients and board members from Al Rayan Bank (UK) and its parent bank in Qatar, Masraf Al Rayan. The five-floor, 18th century building on Stratford Place W1C was acquired in 2022 and has since undergone a major, high-specification renovation to provide grade-A office space and first-class facilities for customers, while maintaining its original features. Sheikh Hamad said, “The opening of these new head office represents a significant milestone in our journey and solidifies Al Rayan Bank’s position as the leading provider of Islamic finance in the UK. “Importantly, this Grade