Kuwait Finance House (KFH) will participate in the 2025 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group, scheduled for October 13–18 in Washington, D.C. The KFH delegation will be headed by Group Chairman, Hamad Abdulmohsen Al Marzouq and will include Group Chief Executive Officer, Khaled Yousef AlShamlan, alongside other senior executives.

The IMF and World Bank Group Annual Meetings provide a vital platform for fostering collaboration with global financial institutions. They also spotlight the Islamic Banking industry, KFH's achievements and its role in promoting financial stability and advancing sustainable development. Additionally, the meetings highlight the strength and resilience of Kuwait's economy and its robust financial and banking sector.

During the event, KFH representatives will engage in high-level discussions with finance ministers, central bank governors, and leaders of major financial institutions to explore strategies for enhancing global economic growth and strengthening the financial sector. KFH will also participate in a dialogue session, “Foundations for a New Era", hosted in partnership with George Washington University, focusing on Kuwait’s economic transformation. Additionally, the delegation will conduct bilateral meetings with global bankers, investors, and policymakers.

The 2025 IMF and World Bank Group meetings are expected to address critical global issues, including economic growth amid geopolitical challenges, inflationary pressures, public debt management, financial sustainability, climate change, and digital transformation.

KFH’s participation reinforces its position as a leading Islamic banking institution with a presence in 10 countries, including Kuwait, Bahrain, Egypt, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and Germany. Supported by a network of over 600 branches, KFH remains focused on its strategic vision to rank among the world’s top 100 banks.

In addition to Al Marzouq and AlShamlan, the delegation will include 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.

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.