Ajyad Capital Partners with EXANTE to Launch Shari’ah-Compliant Global Investment Platform

Ajyad Capital, the Bahrain-based investment management firm licensed by the Central Bank of Bahrain, has entered into a strategic partnership with the global brokerage EXANTE—a move that aims to open wider doors for investors in the Gulf to tap into international markets. The collaboration is centred on Ajyad’s soon-to-launch digital investment platform, which promises access to a broad mix of financial instruments across multiple regions, all run through a Shari’ah-compliant framework.

Speaking about the partnership, Suhail Hajee, Chief Executive Officer at Ajyad Capital, described it as a “transformative step” in dissolving barriers between regional and global markets. He pointed out that GCC investors have often been boxed into limited options but will soon be able to explore opportunities abroad with greater confidence.

Ashraf Bajsair, who heads regional sales for the Middle East at EXANTE, echoed the sentiment. He noted that while the region’s wealth is signifcant, investors have traditionally lacked a seamless bridge between local and global markets. The new integration, he explained, goes beyond being a standard platform—it’s intended as a single solution where investors can diversify, grow their portfolios, and manage their wealth in line with Shari’ah principles.

Now, let’s be candid—digital wealth platforms can sometimes feel like a bit of a faff, with endless logins, clunky dashboards, and too much jargon. But I reckon this move is spot on in addressing some of those investor pain points, especially for those who want a smoother entry into global equities and funds without compromising religious considerations.

Ajyad, which was established back in 2003, has been steadily working towards building an ecosystem that blends wealthtech with traditional finance. I remember attending a roundtable last year in Manama where several founders highlighted how difficult it still is to find digital-first Shari’ah-compliant products… so hearing about this development feels like fresh air. It’s not just about new tech—it’s about redesigning access to match investor needs on the ground.

That said, the platform itself is still under wraps and won’t be fully unveiled until later this year. The proof, as they say, will be in the pudding. Investors will want to see how easy it is to navigate, whether fees remain competitive, and if the breadth of instruments genuinely lives up to the promises being made.

From the Arageek side, we’ve always championed stories where technology is used to close gaps, and this feels like one of those junctions where ambition and market appetite collide. For entrepreneurs building fintech solutions in the region, there’s also a lesson in agility here: partnerships can often accelerate entry into complex markets much faster than building everything from scratch.

All told, Ajyad Capital is clearly positioning itself as not just a traditional asset manager but as a modern gateway for GCC investors searching for international plays. If it delivers on its digital promise, many investors could soon be chuffed to bits with the extra options landing in their laps. For now, though, it’s a waiting game until the platform’s official launch later in the year.

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