CFI Group Celebrates Official Opening of Its Bahrain Office and Appoints Yassin Al-Samarrai as CEO

CFI, a leading regional group in electronic trading, announced the official opening of its new company, CFI FINANCIAL (BAHRAIN) B.S.C CLOSED, and the appointment of Yassin Al-Samarrai as its Chief Executive Officer in Bahrain. This milestone marks an important step in the group’s ongoing regional growth strategy and underscores its commitment to serving traders and investors across the Kingdom and the GCC region.اضافة اعلان






The inauguration ceremony was held at CFI Bahrain’s new offices in Manama and was attended by a distinguished gathering of guests, representatives from public and private entities, prominent figures from Bahrain’s financial community, and senior executives from the CFI Group. The event follows the Central Bank of Bahrain’s issuance of a Category 2 Investment Business License to CFI Bahrain in July 2025.

Ziad Malhem, Group CEO of CFI Financial, said: “This is a special moment for CFI as we officially open our doors in Bahrain — a dynamic market with tremendous potential. Establishing CFI Bahrain, led by Yassin, is not merely an expansion; it is a long-term commitment to delivering excellence, transparency, and innovation to traders in the Kingdom.”

In his new role, Yassin Al-Samarrai will oversee CFI’s operations and strategic growth in Bahrain, ensuring the firm’s adherence to its global standards of service excellence, governance, and regulatory compliance while tailoring offerings to meet local market needs. With extensive experience in financial services and a proven leadership record, Yassin’s appointment reinforces CFI’s focus on expanding its footprint while maintaining the highest regulatory and operational standards across the region.

Yassin Al-Samarrai, CEO of CFI Bahrain, commented: “I am honored to lead CFI Bahrain and to begin this new chapter in the Kingdom. Our goal is to empower traders in Bahrain with access to world-class platforms, competitive trading conditions, and ongoing education, all backed by CFI’s trusted reputation and global expertise.”

CFI Bahrain will provide traders with access to a broad range of global markets, supported by advanced platforms, local expertise, and the high service standards that characterize CFI worldwide. This launch strengthens the group’s long-term commitment to the region and reflects its confidence in Bahrain’s growing role as a financial center.

With over 25 years of experience and a sophisticated global presence, CFI continues its commitment to empowering traders through education, innovation, and best-in-class financial services, while supporting Bahrain’s position as a leading regional financial hub.

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