Kuwait Finance House (KFH) concluded its participation in the 2025 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group in Washington, D.C. KFH delegation was headed by the Group Chairman, Hamad Abdulmohsen Al-Marzouq and included Group Chief Executive Officer, Khaled Yousef AlShamlan, alongside other KFH Group senior executives.

High level meetings

During the IMF and WBG meetings, KFH delegation participated in a series of meetings that brought together finance ministers, central bank governors, prominent bankers, investors, and financial policymakers from around the world. The discussions focused on ways to strengthen growth prospects, while highlighting key issues related to economic development and the advancement of the financial and banking sectors.

KFH delegation also explored opportunities for cooperation and partnership with leading international financial institutions and showcased the role and achievements of the Islamic banking industry. The delegation also presented the Group’s success as a model capable of supporting financial stability and driving sustainable development.

Panel discussion at George Washington University

KFH Chairman, Hamad Abdulmohsen Al-Marzouq, presented a comprehensive outlook on the resilience and strategic direction of Kuwait's banking sector, positioning it as a pivotal platform for national economic transformation. Speaking at the panel "Financial Infrastructure as a Platform" during the "Kuwait – The Beacon of a New Era: Foundations for Economic Transformation" event, Al-Marzouq detailed how the sector is converting its stability into a competitive advantage and a foundation for global growth.

The panel was attended by Kuwait’s Minister of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy and Minister of Finance and Acting Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Investment , Dr. Subaih Abdul Aziz Al-Mukhaizeem, as well as Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to the United States of America, Sheikha Al-Zain Al-Sabah, along with a number of senior leaders and officials from Kuwait’s banking sector.

Kuwait Banking Association Reception

KFH Delegation also took part in the Kuwaiti banks reception organized by the Kuwait Banking Association (KBA). Held under the patronage of Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait, Basel Al-Haroon, the event was attended by Kuwait’s Minister of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy and Minister of Finance and Acting Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Investment, Dr. Subaih Al-Mukhaizeem, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Jasem AlBudaiwi, as well as central bank governors from Arab countries, Chairman of KBA and Chairman of KFH Group, Hamad Al-Marzouq, chairmen of Kuwaiti banks, senior leaders from the financial and banking sectors, and a number of prominent global economic figures.

The reception is one of the most prominent economic events that brings together government officials, decision-makers, and heads of financial and investment institutions to exchange insights and discuss economic and financial developments and challenges.

Embassy Reception

KFH delegation attended the dinner hosted by the Embassy of the State of Kuwait in the United States, in the presence of Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to the United States of America, Sheikha Al-Zain Al-Sabah, along with a number of government officials and leaders from Kuwait’s banking sector. 

Global Finance awards

At a special ceremony held alongside the IMF and WBG meetings, 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)

KFH Delegation

KFH delegation included: Group Chairman, Hamad Abdulmohsen Al-Marzouq, Group Chief Executive Officer, Khaled Yousef AlShamlan, CEO of KFH-Bahrain, Dr. Shadi Zahran, CEO of KFH-Turkey, Ufuk Uyan, CEO of KFH Capital, Abdulaziz Al-Marzouq,  Deputy Group CEO of Treasury and Financial Institutions, David O'Loan, Chief Treasury Officer Kuwait, Ahmad Al-Sumait, Group Chief International Banking Officer, Abdullah Al Haddad, and Head of Public Relations and Media, Yousef Abdullah Al-Ruwaieh.

IMF and WBG meetings

The 2025 IMF and World Bank Group meetings addressed economic growth prospects, means for public debt management, and financial sustainability, as well as topics related to sustainable finance, climate change mitigation, and digital transformation.

The IMF and World Bank Group Annual Meetings are among the most significant global economic forums, providing a platform for dialogue on pressing financial and economic challenges and strategies to address them.