Kuwait Finance House (KFH) Group has been recognized with 9 prestigious awards in the 18^th Global Finance annual awards for the Best Islamic Financial Institutions in 2025. The awards acknowledge the Group’s leadership in the Islamic finance industry, its success in implementing a sustainable growth strategy, and the strengthening of its global position.

The awards are:

• World’s Best Islamic Bank
• World’s Best Islamic Retail Bank
• World’s Best Islamic SME Bank
• World’s Best Takaful Provider
• World’s Best Islamic Project Finance Provider
• Best Islamic Bank in the Middle East
• Best Islamic Bank in Turkiye (Kuveyt Turk)
• Best Islamic Bank in Kingdom of Bahrain (KFH Bahrain)
• Best Bank in Kingdom of Bahrain (KFH Bahrain)

The awards were presented at a special ceremony held alongside the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group (WBG) meetings in Washington D.C., USA. The event was attended by KFH Group Chief Executive Officer, Khaled Yousef AlShamlan, and a delegation of senior executives, including the CEO of KFH-Bahrain, Shadi Zahran, CEO of KFH-Turkey, Ufuk Uyan, KFH Group Chief International Banking Officer, Abdullah Al-Haddad, the CEO of KFH Capital, Abdulaziz Almarzooq, and the Head of Public Relations and Media at KFH Group, Yousef Abdullah Al-Ruwaieh.

KFH Group CEO, Khaled Yousef AlShamlan, said upon receiving the awards that their acquisition reflects KFH’s distinctive position and the success of its strategy in driving sustainable growth and establishing its global presence as a leading Islamic banking group.

He added: “These awards represent a new achievement for KFH, validating the Bank's unwavering commitment to providing customers with innovative banking solutions that meet the highest international standards in Islamic finance. The awards also reflect the confidence of our customers and partners, which serves as a motivation to further develop our business and enhance the Bank’s standing both locally and globally."

AlShamlan pointed out that the World’s Best Islamic Bank award underscores the Group’s successful strategy in building a giant banking entity that tops all listed banks and companies on Boursa Kuwait in terms of market capitalization, supported by strong financial solvency and competitive performance. “With a significant international footprint spanning 10 countries and over 600 branches, KFH is steadily advancing its strategic ambition to be counted among the world’s top 100 banks”, he added.

Speaking about the World’s Best Islamic Retail Bank award, AlShamlan explained that this recognition highlights KFH’s excellence in delivering innovative, customer centric banking solutions that enhance their experience and reaffirm the Bank’s commitment to meeting its clientele needs with the highest levels of convenience and security.

He further noted: “As KFH advances in adopting technology and digital transformation, it remains committed to investing in its digital infrastructure and providing smart banking solutions in line with global developments. These efforts enhance the Bank’s resilience to the evolving market changes and customer needs.”

As for the World’s Best Islamic SME Bank award, AlShamlan noted that KFH holds the leading position in the SME sector. “KFH is a strategic partner in the growth of this segment. The Bank has financed numerous successful businesses, recognizing the sector’s vital role in generating employment opportunities and promoting national economic development” said AlShamlan.

Talking about the World’s Best Takaful Provider award, AlShamlan mentioned that KFH was the first in Kuwait to establish a Takaful insurance company, expanding coverage options for individuals and businesses. The Bank also reinforced its leadership by signing the first-of-its-kind Global Takaful Alliance agreement with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).