In 2022, the Bank rebranded from Qatar First Bank to Lesha Bank, marking the next stage of its growth journey. The rebrand reflects the Bank’s evolution and its ambition to provide high-net-worth individuals and corporates with innovative Shari’a-compliant investment opportunities, empowering clients with greater financial freedom.
Today, Lesha Bank offers alternative investment solutions spanning aviation, global infrastructure, private equity and real estate, alongside private wealth, asset management, and investment banking advisory services, serving both individual and institutional investors.
Financial Position
The Bank has authorised and paid-up capital of QAR 1.12 billion, with Assets Under Management (AUM) of QAR 19.2 billion as at H1 2026.
Investment Approach
Lesha Bank’s core competency lies in sourcing and investing with top-tier managers, underpinned by in-house risk assessment tools and a robust due diligence process. The Bank frequently co-invests alongside its clients in select deals, demonstrating its commitment and alignment of interest. Its global, multidisciplinary approach and extensive networks enable the Bank to source unique investment opportunities worldwide.
This approach has been recognised externally: Lesha Bank was named among Forbes Middle East’s Best Asset Managers for three consecutive years, most recently in 2026, reflecting its sustained performance and institutional strength.
• Lesha Capital – licensed by the Capital Market Authority (CMA) of Saudi Arabia, providing investment management, fund operations, and investment advisory services.
• Lesha Aviation Services (Ireland) Limited – headquartered in Ireland, with branches in Doha and London, further strengthening the Bank’s regional and international footprint. Its services span aircraft leasing, aviation investment, and spare parts and engine investment
| QFBQ – Lesha Bank LLC (QFC) | |
|---|---|
| Currency | QAR |
| Market | Qatar Stock Exchange – Main |
| Founded | Qatar Financial Centre, on 4 Sep 2008 |
| ISIN Code | QA000PLE37B1 |
| Industry | Banks and Financial Services |
| Admission to Trading | 27 April 2016 |
| Authorized Capital (QAR) | 1,120,000,000 |
| Paid up Capital (QAR) | 1,120,000,000 |
| Date | |
|---|---|
| Closing Price: (QAR) | 2.876 |
| Volume (No of share traded) | 195,382 |
| Change(%) | 0.21 |
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROFITABILITY | |||||
| Total Income | QAR 466.6 million | QAR 270.6 million | QAR 195 million | QAR 115.6 million | QAR 226.7 million |
| Net Profit * | QAR 200.1 million | QAR 128.2 million | QAR 94.4 million | QAR 75.5 million | QAR 100.3 million |
| FINANCIAL POSITION | |||||
| Total Assets | QAR 8.1 billion | QAR 6.8 billion | QAR 6.3 billion | QAR 5.2 billion | QAR 3.2 billion |
| Total Investments | QAR 4.4 billion | QAR 3.3 billion | QAR 2.7 billion | QAR 2 billion | QAR 0.8 billion |
| Total Equity * | QAR 1.5 billion | QAR 1.3 billion | QAR 1.2 billion | QAR 1.1 billion | QAR 573 million |
| Total Customer Deposits | QAR 3.3 billion | QAR 2.9 billion | QAR 3 billion | QAR 3.1 billion | QAR 1.9 billion |
| Total Assets Under Management | QAR 13.3 billion | QAR 8.6 billion | QAR 6.2 billion | QAR 5.2 billion | QAR 3.8 billion |
| KEY INDICATORS | |||||
| Return on Average Equity | 13.98% | 9.94% | 7.97% | 8.85% | 19.14% |
| Return on Average Assets | 2.68% | 1.95% | 1.63% | 1.79% | 3.32% |
| Capital Adequacy Ratio | 14.50% | 17.16% | 19.45% | 20.55% | 18.10% |
| Earnings per Share | QAR 0.179 | QAR 0.114 | QAR 0.084 | QAR 0.078 | QAR 0.143 |
| Book Value | QAR 1.36 | QAR 1.20 | QAR 1.10 | QAR 1.01 | QAR 0.82 |