Leading MENA-based online trading provider CFI has announced the official opening of its newest entity, CFI FINANCIAL (BAHRAIN) BSC CLOSED, along with the appointment of Yaseen Alsamerrai as Bahrain Country Managing Director. The company said this milestone marks an important step in the Group’s continued regional growth strategy and reinforces its commitment to serving traders and investors across the Kingdom and the wider GCC region.
The opening ceremony was held at CFI Bahrain’s new offices in Manama and was graced by distinguished guests from the public and private sectors, prominent leaders from the Bahraini financial community and senior executives of CFI Financial Group. The event follows CFI Bahrain being granted a Category 2 Investment Business license by the CBB in July 2025.
“This is an exciting time for CFI as we officially open our doors in Bahrain, a dynamic market with enormous potential,” said Ziad Melhem, CEO of CFI Financial Group. “The establishment of CFI Bahrain, led by Yaseen’s capable leadership, is more than an expansion; it is a long-term commitment to deliver excellence, transparency and innovation to traders in the Kingdom.”
In his new role, former Mubasher Capital and Ahli United Bank executive Yaseen Alsamerrai will oversee CFI’s operations and strategic development in Bahrain, ensuring the company’s global standards of service excellence, governance and regulatory compliance are met, while tailoring offerings to meet the needs of the local market. With extensive experience in the financial services sector and a strong track record in leadership, Yaseen’s appointment reinforces CFI’s focus on expanding its footprint and maintaining the highest regulatory and operational standards in the region.
“I am honored to lead CFI Bahrain as we begin this new chapter in the Kingdom,” said Yaseen Alsamerrai, CEO of CFI Bahrain. “Our goal is to empower traders in Bahrain with access to world-class platforms, competitive trading conditions and ongoing training, all backed by CFI’s trusted reputation and global expertise.”
CFI Bahrain will offer traders access to a wide range of global markets, supported by advanced platforms, local expertise and the same high standards of service that define CFI worldwide. The launch reinforces the Group’s long-term commitment to the region and its confidence in Bahrain’s role as a growing financial centre.
With more than 25 years of expertise and a growing global presence, CFI remains committed to empowering merchants through education, innovation and best-in-class financial services, while supporting Bahrain’s role as a leading regional financial hub.
About CFI
Founded in 1998, CFI Financial Group is MENA’s leading online trading broker with over 25 years of experience. Operating from key locations including London, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Cape Town, Baku, Beirut, Amman and Cairo, CFI provides seamless access to both global and local markets. Offering different trading options in stocks, currencies, commodities and more, CFI offers superior conditions including zero pip margins, no commissions and extremely fast execution.
The company is a leader in AI-powered tools, offering intelligent and advanced solutions for marketers of all experience levels. CFI promotes financial literacy through multilingual educational content and inspires excellence through partnerships with global icons such as AC Milan, FIBA WASL and the MI Cape Town Cricket Team, as well as the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi. With Seven-Time Formula One™ World Champion Sir Lewis Hamilton and tennis legend Maria Sharapova as Global Brand Ambassadors, CFI reflects a shared commitment to innovation, performance and success while supporting cultural and community initiatives worldwide.