Doha, Qatar - 28 March, 2010 - Gulf Investments Group (GIG) announced a number of significant changes for the company at a press conference held yesterday at their impressive new headquarters. The press conference was presided over by Sheikh Saoud Bin Abdullah Al Thani, Chairman of Gulf Investments Group, who announced the new logo, website, and headquarters of the company.

Gulf Investments Group has adopted a fresh, new logo which denotes a new direction for the company.  The new logo embodies the shape of an arrow, a symbol that in Arabic signifies share, a concept which undoubtedly implies significant relevance to Gulf Investments Group operations as a brokerage firm in the local stock market and finance sector.  The new logo represents as well a brand new direction for the company, as it looks to the future with renewed optimism.

In addition to its new logo, Gulf Investments Group announced that it has launched an upgraded website, designed to incorporate a range of competitive features that provide a substantially improved service for its clients.  Customers can access speedy and accurate stock market updates to keep themselves conversant with current share prices and market trends, an important way of keeping all customers informed and so crucial for customers wishing to trade electronically.  Gulf Investments Group customers can create and personalize their own special page specifically related to their portfolio where they can stay up-to-date with the latest stock market information about their favorite companies.  Security of information is assured, and customers will have their own username and password, to allow them to log on securely to their individualised page. 

Related to the upgraded website features, Gulf Investments Group has also improved the services offered by its call centre to better serve the needs of its many busy clients.  In addition, it has introduced additional email and SMS services whereby clients can request to receive regular updates on the status of their accounts, thus guaranteeing transparency of information.

Gulf Investments Group move to new corporate headquarters is another significant development for the company.  The new headquarters are located in premises on C-Ring Road, and include a room which has been luxuriously fitted-out for the exclusive use of its VIP clients.  The company's former headquarters in the Qatar Exchange Building will continue to operate and welcome clients into their newly-refurbished rooms at this location.

Commenting on the background of the company, GIG's Chairman, Sheikh Saoud Bin Abdullah Al Thani, said, "These are significant times for Gulf Investments Group, which was established in 1997 to undertake brokerage transactions for local shares trading on the Doha Securities Market.  We are able to offer our clients considerable knowledge and skills developed from our extensive experience with regional financial markets.  We have grown into a substantial brokerage firm that today has a significant client base. Both locals and expats, look to Gulf Investments Group for securities investment advice and to buy and sell securities on their behalf."       

Mr. Khalid Al Naeimi, Gulf Investments Group new General Manager commented, "At GIG we are pleased to be able to offer many enhanced services.  We are constantly searching for new ways in which we can improve the experience of our many clients when dealing with us.  In particular our new website and new headquarters will provide much more convenient access for our clients, both in person and online.  Our new logo is an expressive symbol of this exciting new direction for GIG."  

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