Our History

GIC was formed in 1983 by the six GCC governments (Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates) to stimulate private enterprise by funding projects to encourage economic and social development.

Corporate Milestones

1983

Established by the GCC.

1991

Acquisition of Gulf International Bank (GIB.

1995

Financial advisor to two major companies: Saudi Petrochemicals Company (SADAF), raising US$700 million for 8.5 years on a non-recourse basis and Gulf Petrochemical Industry Company (GPIC), raising US$100 million for 10 years on a non-recourse basis.

1997

US$ 225 million Sultanate of Oman Floating Rate Note issue.

1998

GGC advisor to IPO of 45 per cent of the shares in Qatar Telecom (Q-Tel).

1999

Merger of GIB and Saudi International Bank (SIB).

2001

Sale of CIB, after strategic restructuring to the six GCC governments.

2004

Acquisition of 25 per cent of Jeddah Cables.

2005

Moody’s raise GIC’s credit rating to A2. Al Ezzel Power Project wins ‘Power Deal of the Year in the Middle East’.

Successful completion of US$1 billion Euro medium term note program.

2006

GIC completes 400 million Euro note issue. Largest ever GCC Euro transaction of its kind.

Fitch gives GIC an A rating.

GIC’s profits more than double to US$600 million.

2007

First PPP Project co-developed by GIC in Bahrain. ACWA Power Projects, GIC and Mitsubishi Corporation signed the Shuqaiq IWPP in KSA.

2008

Joint venture formed between Gulf Re, between GIC and Arch Capital.

First GCC issuer to tap the Malaysian bond markets

2009

GIC and GDF SUEZ completed the financing of Al Dur IWPP in Bahrain.

Explore Our Investments

Explore Our Investments Kingdom of Saudi Arabia State of Kuwait Kingdom of Bahrain State of Qatar United Arab Emirates Sultanate of Oman
FUNDS' PERFORMANCE
Gulf Bond Fund
Date : 10 May 2013
NAV per Share : US$ 14.1168
Total Assets : US$ 174 million
GIC KD Bond Fund
Date : 09 May 2013
NAV per Share : KWD 1.0210
Total Assets : KWD 6 million