AlRayan Bank Q.P.S.C. Overview
Pro stress-test →Masraf Al Rayan is a Qatar-based Islamic bank engaged in the provision of banking, financial, investment and brokerage services. The company changed its name to AlRayan Bank Q.P.S.C. in April 2025. The bank is one of the largest Sharia-compliant financial institutions in the Gulf region with significant government backing.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →After completing its merger with Al Khalij Commercial Bank in 2021, Masraf Al Rayan's total assets reached QAR182 billion, making it the second largest Shari'ah compliant bank in Qatar and one of the largest in the region. The company operates through five segments: Corporate Banking, Retail Banking, Treasury and Financial Institutions, Asset Management, and International Operations. More than 30% of the bank's shares are owned by Qatari government entities, and the bank has a solid A1 credit rating.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →AlRayan Bank operates in Qatar's Islamic banking sector alongside Commercial Bank of Qatar, Doha Bank, and other regional Islamic financial institutions. As the second-largest Sharia-compliant bank in Qatar with the largest being the newly merged entity, AlRayan maintains a strong competitive position through government backing, diversified product offerings, and expanding international operations.
Industry Context
AlRayan Bank Q.P.S.C. operates in Islamic Banking & Financial Services.
Key facts
Founded: 2006 · Headquarters: Doha, Qatar