Established in 1975 in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Gulf International Bank B.S.C. (GIB) is a pan-GCC universal bank. The bank is owned by the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) governments, with the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia holding a majority stake (97.2%). Originally established as a wholesale and investment bank, GIB has expanded its operations to include asset management and, through its digital retail banking arm 'meem', offers innovative services to individual customers. The bank aims to be the preferred financial services partner for its clients by providing a comprehensive range of customised solutions.