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Gulf wealth remains committed to UK property as global competition intensifies

High-net-worth investors from the Gulf region plan to invest an average of £78.3 million each in UK property over the next five years, according to the fourth annual GCC Investment Barometer from AlRayan Bank, the UK's largest and most successful Islamic bank. The findings highlight the UK's continued appeal as a destination for international investment.
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AlRayan Bank has increased the expected profit rate (EPR) on its 12 Month Fixed Term Deposit (FTD) to 5.12%, up from 4.85%. That makes it the best one-year rate across the whole market (Moneyfacts, 29 September 2026).
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AlRayan Bank UK, the country’s longest established and most successful Sharia compliant bank, today announced its financial results for 2025, marking another year of strong delivery, disciplined execution, and strategic progress. The Bank achieved a pre tax profit of £23.59 million, its fourth consecutive year of profit in excess of £20 million, while advancing its transformation agenda and deepening its position in its core markets.
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I joined the Bank in 2018 to head up the Real Estate Administration Team. Today, I serve as Head of Real Estate & Banking Operations, where I’m responsible for ensuring the overall delivery and performance of several key teams. This evolution has kept the role dynamic and engaging, constantly offering new challenges and opportunities to learn.