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KFH Wins Best Digital Bank – Kuwait & MENA Best Islamic SME Bank Awards
Kuwait Finance House (KFH) won two MEED magazine awards: Best Digital Bank in Kuwait and MENA Best Islamic SME Bank. These awards recognize KFH's leading successes in digital transformation and evolving customer banking services, alongside its prominent role in providing integrated financing solutions that support SME growth, expansion, and sustainability. MEED confirmed that choosing KFH came after a thorough evaluation process amidst high competition within the 2026 Banking Excellence Awards for the Retail Banking, Digitalization and SME sectors in the Middle East and North Africa region. The magazine explained that this year's awards celebrate and recognize financial institutions for their strength in shaping the banking sector’s future regional through innovation, enhancing customer experience, digital transformation, and supporting economic development sustainability. "Despite intense competition, KFH successfully demonstrated its superior performance, operational flexibility, and vital contributions to regional banking. The bank confidently continues to lead the industry by supporting customers, ensuring business continuity, and strengthening the regional economy amid exceptional challenges," MEED added. Haytham Alterkait Commenting on the accolades, Deputy Group CEO Transformation, Technology and Operations at KFH, Haytham Alterkait said that winning the Best Digital Bank in Kuwait award reflects the bank’s major achievements in digitalization and the growing role of technology in enhancing business and operational activities. Alterkait added that KFH continues investing in the latest financial technology services, digital product design, and smart solutions under the highest quality, governance, and cybersecurity standards. This raises productivity, accelerates service delivery, lowers costs, and enhances customer satisfaction, confidence, and banking experiences while anticipating future growth. Ultimately, this has consolidated the bank’s position as a prominent digital banking institution regionally and globally. Yousef Almutawa As for the MENA Best Islamic SME Bank Award, KFH Group Chief Corporate Banking Officer, Yousef Almutawa, emphasized that award reflects the growing confidence in the bank’s capabilities and its excellence in building long-term strategic partnerships with varies corporate customers, in addition to providing advanced financial solutions that support business expansion of and enhance competitiveness in local and global markets. Almutawa added that KFH continues to support SMEs with an integrated suite of Sharia compliant financing solutions like Murabaha, Ijara, and Tawarruq, alongside advanced digital services, financial advisory, and training programs aimed at empowering corporates and enhancing their sustainability. He pointed out that KFH offers various solutions for SMEs, including cash financing, letters of credit, and letters of guarantee, to meet diverse corporate needs. Almutawa noted that KFH launched the "Growing Sustainably" program with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) to promote sustainable business practices among SMEs, while providing technical consultation and knowledge sharing to support project growth and sustainability. Award criteria MEED`s MENA Banking Excellence Awards honor financial institutions and banks that achieve advanced levels of leadership, innovation and impact in retail banking, digital services and SME sectors. Supported by the MEED editorial team, an independent jury judges the awards based on defined qualitative and quantitative criteria. The process focuses on measurable outcomes, evidence-based results, and responsiveness to evolving customer and market needs, with winners selected according to the specific criteria of each category. Judges’ Citation Best Digital Bank – Kuwait “Kuwait Finance House has done what few banks can credibly claim: it has made digital the default, not the alternative. With more than 600 million transactions processed digitally in 2025, a platform spanning over 330 end-to-end services, and the successful launch of TAM, Kuwait’s first fully sharia-compliant digital bank, KFH demonstrated that digital transformation at scale can be strategically coherent, customer-led and commercially proven.” MENA Best Islamic SME Bank “Kuwait Finance House stood out for using Islamic banking as a practical growth platform for SMEs and entrepreneurs, not just as a financing structure. Through sharia-compliant SME support, microfinance solutions, digital access at scale, and its collaboration with UNDP to support sustainable growth pathways for SMEs and entrepreneurs, KFH demonstrated a proposition that combines access, capability building and responsible Islamic finance.”
KFH Wins MEA Finance’s Best Risk & Compliance Implementation Award
Kuwait Finance House (KFH) won the "Best Risk & Compliance Implementation Award for 2026" in the Middle East and Africa at the MEA Finance Banking Technology Awards. This recognition highlights the Compliance and Governance Department's outstanding commitment to adopting the industry`s best practices. KFH secured this prestigious regional award following a comprehensive evaluation of financial institutions across the Middle East and Africa. The evaluation was based on precise criteria, including the institutions’ ability to mitigate regulatory compliance risks, drive innovation, execute strategic plans accurately, and contribute effectively to the development of financial services. Head of Group Compliance and Governance at KFH, Meshal Alshayee, expressed pride in this achievement, stressing that the award recognizes the continuous efforts of the Compliance and Governance Department to enhance the Group's risk and compliance management framework while embedding leading governance practices. Alshayee said: "This award reflects KFH’s success in building an integrated framework for risk and compliance management that aligns with the highest international standards, best practices, and regulatory guidelines. It boosts the confidence of our customers, shareholders, and stakeholders while supporting business sustainability and cementing the Group's position as a leading regional Islamic financial institution." Meanwhile, Executive Manager Regulatory Compliance at KFH, Ahmad Alobaid said that KFH continues to invest in developing its compliance and governance framework. By implementing advanced frameworks to manage associated risks, adopting clear policies and procedures, strengthening control and monitoring mechanisms, and leveraging modern technical solutions, the Bank aims to drive the efficiency of the department's operations and achieve the highest levels of effectiveness. Alobaid pointed out that KFH is keen to promote a culture of compliance and risk awareness across the Group, keeping pace with the accelerated technological and regulatory developments in the finance sector, and contributing to maintaining the highest levels of readiness and institutional excellence. Award criteria The Best Risk and Compliance Implementation award recognizes entities that demonstrate outstanding execution, innovation, and measurable impact across risk management, compliance, governance, and technology. The awards programme is designed to recognise banks, fintechs and technology providers that have delivered meaningful innovation, strong execution and measurable contributions to the advancement of financial services across the MEA region. The selection process evaluated all nominations using participating institutions' published reports and supporting file data. The MEA Finance editorial team initially reviewed and shortlisted entries, which an independent panel of senior banking, technology, and industry experts then evaluated to select the final winners. About MEA Finance MEA Finance is a leading financial media platform specializing in the financial and banking sectors across the Middle East and Africa. The publication covers the latest developments and trends in banking, financial services, fintech, digital payments, capital markets, and insurance. It also hosts a series of annual conferences and awards that celebrate excellence and innovation within the financial industry.
KFH Group highlights its leadership in banking, capital markets, and Islamic finance
Kuwait Finance House (KFH) Group participated in the prestigious Global Banking & Markets Middle East (GBM Middle East) Conference, held at Madinat Jumeirah Conference & Events Centre in Dubai. The event is recognized as one of the Middle East’s leading financial gatherings, bringing together more than 2,000 senior decision-makers, investors, issuers, sovereign representatives, corporates, and banking experts from across the region and international markets. The conference hosts over 140 industry speakers and facilitates hundreds of business meetings annually, making it a key platform for advancing regional and global financial cooperation. Speaking on the occasion, General Manager Corporate Banking and Syndication at KFH, Nasser AlShaya, said that KFH’s participation reflects its position as a leading financial institution and a key player in supporting economic growth and major development projects across its markets of operation. He noted that KFH leveraged the conference to engage with a diverse network of banking institutions, investors, corporates, and financial market participants, while showcasing its comprehensive range of financing and banking solutions. “KFH is one of the world’s largest Islamic financial institutions and a leading banking group. Through our participation, we highlighted our capabilities in corporate banking, syndicated finance, project finance, trade finance, treasury solutions, and capital markets services, in addition to our innovative Islamic banking products designed to meet the evolving needs of customers and businesses,” AlShaya said. He added that the conference provided valuable opportunities to strengthen existing relationships, explore new business prospects, and discuss financing opportunities linked to infrastructure, energy, real estate, and other strategic sectors. Meanwhile, Deputy General Manager Global Markets Trading and Investments at KFH, Khalid AlRukhayes, said that the conference serves as an important platform for discussing developments shaping global and regional financial markets, including treasury activities, fixed income, sukuk markets, investment strategies, risk management, and emerging opportunities in the GCC and wider region. “The event gathers influential decision-makers from banks, sovereign entities, investment institutions, asset managers, and corporate issuers, creating a unique environment for exchanging market insights and exploring collaboration opportunities,” AlRukhayes stated. He explained that KFH’s participation aligns with its strategy to remain closely engaged with market developments and industry trends while strengthening cooperation with key stakeholders across the financial ecosystem. AlRukhayes added that KFH representatives held constructive discussions with market participants on developments in capital markets, sukuk issuances, liquidity management, treasury solutions, and investment opportunities. These discussions highlighted KFH’s expertise in global markets and its commitment to delivering value-driven solutions to clients and investors. He noted that KFH’s presence at the conference further reinforces its leadership in Islamic banking and finance, while supporting its efforts to expand partnerships and contribute to the development of regional financial markets. Visitors to the KFH pavilion, including investors, fund managers, banking professionals, and financial market specialists, expressed strong interest in the Group’s products and services. They commended KFH’s consistent growth, solid financial performance, innovation capabilities, and its leading role in advancing Islamic finance both regionally and globally.
Government Commends KFH's Support of “A Nation Protects You" Anti-Drug Campaign
As part of its ongoing dedication to social responsibility and government-led initiatives, Kuwait Finance House (KFH) took part in the "A Nation Protects You" national campaign. The initiative aims to protect young people and raise awareness about the dangers of drugs and their negative impact on individuals, families, and society. The campaign was launched at The Avenues Mall in the presence of the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Fahad Yousef Al-Sabah; the Minister of Social Affairs, Family, and Childhood Affairs, Dr. Amthal Al-Huwailah; the Minister of Justice, Nasser Yousef Mohammed Al-Sumait; the Minister of Health, Dr. Ahmed Abdel Wahab Ahmed Al-Awady; and KFH Chairman, Hamad Abdulmohsen Al Marzouq. The ministers commended KFH for its role in supporting the campaign, praising its diverse social contributions and strong commitment to community initiatives. KFH Chairman, Hamad Abdulmohsen Al Marzouq emphasized the bank’s ongoing commitment to supporting national initiatives that protect society and make a lasting, positive impact. He noted that this aligns with KFH’s mission, core values, and its role as a model private-sector institution. Highlighting the "A Nation Protects You" campaign, Al Marzouq praised it as a prime example of effective institutional teamwork in tackling the drug epidemic and addressing its security, health, and social fallout. Al Marzouq noted that KFH has a long history of driving impactful community initiatives, particularly in tackling critical social issues like substance abuse. Last year, the bank helped inaugurate the tenth ward of the Addiction Treatment Center, marking another milestone in its ongoing mission to build a dedicated addiction recovery hospital. This project is already delivering tangible results, helping combat addiction and build a stronger, more resilient Kuwaiti community. According to Al Marzouq, KFH’s CSR strategy is rooted in the belief that nation-building starts with protecting its people. Furthermore, building community awareness is the first line of defense against challenges to society's stability, security, and future. KFH`s high-impact community initiatives • A KD 15 million pledge to fund the construction and state-of-the-art equipping of the new Cardiac Diseases and Research Center at Mubarak AlKabeer Hospital. • The inauguration of the 10th ward at the Addiction Treatment Center, successfully wrapping up a KD 4.5 million initiative to establish a dedicated, comprehensive rehabilitation facility. • A contribution of KD 8 million for the reconstruction of the damaged area in Al Mubarakiya. • A contribution of KD 20 million to build 15 ambulance centers. • KFH spearheaded a landmark initiative in partnership with the Ministry of Justice to relieve defaulting debtors, bringing KFH’s total contributions to over KD 61 million since 2019. • KFH also participated with a major share in the Covid19 Government Relief Fund amounting to KD 10 million, alongside additional standalone contribution. KFH remains a driving force in sustainable community development, actively supporting healthcare, education, youth sports, innovation, and environmental initiatives. The bank also champions individuals with special needs while continuously fostering a strong sense of social solidarity. A Nation Protects You This national campaign moves beyond traditional awareness by offering a holistic approach that integrates prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and psychosocial support. The initiative is designed to empower recovering individuals, facilitating their reintegration into society and helping them build stable, productive futures. As Kuwait’s largest collaborative effort of its kind, it represents a major milestone in cross-institutional cooperation. Strategically launched on June 26 to coincide with the International Day Against Drug Abuse, the campaign amplifies its societal reach and reinforces a culture of prevention dedicated to safeguarding future generations.
