Lesha Bank has announced that its Saudi subsidiary, Lesha Capital, has been officially granted the Managing Investments and Operating Funds licence by the Capital Market Authority (CMA) in Saudi Arabia, in addition to its existing advisory licence.The approval enables Lesha Capital to operate as a fully regulated investment firm in the Kingdom, representing a major milestone in the group’s regional expansion plans.The Managing Investments and Operating Funds licence authorises Lesha Capital to conduct a comprehensive range of investment activities within the scope of its approved licence, reinforcing its position as a regulated market participant. The approval demonstrates the company’s strong governance standards and its alignment with Saudi Arabia’s dynamic and evolving financial sector.As a wholly owned subsidiary of Lesha Bank, Qatar’s leading Shariah-compliant investment institution and a listed entity on the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE), Lesha Capital will serve as a platform for expanding the group’s presence in Saudi Arabia.The move supports Lesha Group’s broader vision of strengthening cross-border investment flows and deepening financial integration between the GCC’s largest markets.His Excellency the Minister of Commerce and Industry, Sheikh Faisal bin Thani al-Thani, who is also Chairman of Lesha Bank, said: “The CMA approval marks a strategic milestone for the group and reinforces our long-term commitment to regional growth and financial sector development.”Mohammed Ismail al-Emadi, Group CEO of Lesha Bank, added: “Lesha Capital’s entry into Saudi Arabia strengthens our regional footprint and positions us to support the Kingdom’s evolving investment landscape with trusted and experienced capabilities.”With the licence secured, Lesha Capital will expand its operations across the Kingdom while enhancing engagement with institutional investors, family offices, and key financial stakeholders in both Saudi Arabia and Qatar.