THE MIDDLE EAST’S

88. Hisham Alrayes

Designation: Group CEO
Company: GFH Financial Group
Residence: Bahrain
Nationality: Bahraini
Sector: Investments

Alrayes became Group CEO of GFH Financial Group in 2011, after serving as Acting CEO. In May 2025, GFH increased its stake in Seef Properties to 27.98%, by acquiring an additional 15.63% stake. In Q2 2025, it invested $190 million in logistics and industrial assets, including fiber optic manufacturing and truck service facilities. Alrayes holds key directorships across GFH’s portfolio and beyond, including past and present roles at Khaleeji Bank, Esterad Investment Company, GFH Capital, GFH Equities, and Infracorp. He also serves as a board member of the Bahraini Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, among others.