Kuwait Finance House (KFH) has been named Best Investment Bank – Kuwait at the prestigious MEED MENA Banking Excellence – Corporate & Investment Awards 2025. This recognition affirms KFH’s industry leadership, the deep trust it has gained from its clients, and its unwavering commitment to delivering tailored financial and investment solutions. These efforts support client growth and contribute significantly to the ongoing development of capital markets.

Criteria and mechanism

KFH’s selection for this award followed a rigorous evaluation process that measured performance across several criteria, including market activity, advisory strength, innovation, and the impact on clients. The bank demonstrated consistent excellence in all key areas of investment banking. Its ability to add strategic value through complex transactions and its regulatory leadership set it apart from competitors and solidified its position as the top choice in this year’s awards.

Outstanding performance

The award was received by Sulaiman AlOthman, Senior Vice President of the Investment Banking Division at KFH Capital, during a ceremony held in Dubai. AlOthman stated that the award is a testament to KFH’s outstanding achievements and its leadership role in the investment banking industry across the region.

In 2024, KFH Group strengthened its position as a global leader in Sukuk issuance through its investment arm, KFH Capital. The bank led and arranged more than $23 billion in Sukuk for sovereign and corporate entities across various sectors and regions. Among its notable achievements, KFH Capital acted as lead manager for a $1 billion Sukuk issuance by Al Rajhi Bank, and also arranged Sukuk issuances worth $1 billion for Dubai Islamic Bank and $800 million for First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB). Additionally, it served as the global coordinator for KFH’s own $1 billion Sukuk issuance.

KFH Capital played a key role in other major regional deals as well. It served as joint lead manager for two Sukuk transactions worth $3.5 billion for the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) and led the issuance of a $3 billion international Sukuk for Aramco. The firm also supported Turkey Wealth Fund (TWF) in its inaugural international Islamic finance transaction, helping raise $750 million at competitive pricing.

MEED

Founded in 1957, MEED (Middle East Economic Digest) is a prominent business intelligence platform focused on economic and financial developments in the Middle East. The MEED MENA Banking Excellence Awards – Corporate & Investment recognize outstanding performance in the banking and financial services sector, honoring institutions and individuals for their innovation, service quality, and commitment to client success.