SICO BSC (c), a prominent asset management, brokerage, and investment banking firm operating in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, has appointed Noora Janahi as Group Chief Legal Officer. SICO, based in Bahrain, manages USD 6.2 billion in assets and operates under a wholesale banking license. It has two subsidiaries: SICO Invest in Abu Dhabi and SICO Capital in Saudi Arabia. Established in 1995, SICO offers a range of financial solutions and boasts a strong research team. The bank focuses on corporate governance, client relationships, and enhancing IT capabilities while investing in its 150 employees for continued growth.
With over 15 years of robust legal expertise in investment banking, corporate law, and banking and finance, Noora has successfully managed a wide range of significant transactions in Bahrain, including mergers, acquisitions, and capital market deals, both public and private.
Najla Al Shirawi, Group CEO of SICO, said, “We are happy to welcome a distinguished national talent like Noora Janahi to SICO’s leadership team. Her impressive track record and depth of expertise in legal and financial services will undoubtedly strengthen our legal framework and enhance the effectiveness of our governance and compliance practices. Noora’s leadership will play a vital role in supporting SICO’s ambitious growth plans and ensure the robust protection of the bank’s interests, as well as those of our shareholders and clients.”
Noora Janahi is a licensed attorney before the Court of Cassation and the Constitutional Court of Bahrain, as well as an active arbitrator. She earned her Master’s degree in International Business Law and her law degree from Université de Bourgogne in France. Additionally, she was honored as a standout lawyer by Thomson Reuters in 2020, 2021, and 2022, and was recognized as a highly regarded lawyer in 2024 by IFLR1000.
Noora Janahi said, “I am honored to join SICO and collaborate with the team to develop strategies and legal tools to ensure their effectiveness and provide strong legal support that protects our operations and contributes to the bank’s continuous growth and success.”