An outstanding global achievement and international recognition that reflects the Group's expanding presence, outstanding financial and operational performance, as well as excellence and innovation in products and services, Kuwait Finance House (KFH) Group was awarded 10 prestigious accolades by Islamic Finance News (IFN), including:

• Best Islamic Bank in Kuwait
• Most Innovative Bank in Kuwait
• Best Corporate Bank in Kuwait
• Best Investment Bank in Kuwait
• Best Retail Bank in Kuwait
• Best Islamic Bank for Trade Finance
• IFN Mudarabah Deal of the Year 2025 – Issuer for Kuwait Finance House’s US$850 million Additional Tier 1 Sukuk
• - IFN Sovereign & Multilateral Deal of the Year 2025 – Primary Dealer for Arab Republic of Egypt’s EGP3 billion sovereigns Sukuk
• IFN Bahrain Deal of the Year 2025 – Arranger & Murabahah Investment Agent for QNB Bank Bahrain Branch’s US$300 million Tawarruq financing
• IFN Kuwait Deal of the Year 2025 – Bookrunner for Kuwait International Bank’s US$300 million Tier II Sukuk

The awards were received on behalf of KFH at the ceremony held in Dubai by Executive Manager Corporate Relations and CSR, Faisal Alsurayye.

This distinguished collection of awards further underscores the Group's leadership in delivering top-tier banking solutions, the success of its strategy across key markets, ongoing digital transformation journey, continuous innovation, and excellence in the investment services it provides.

The awards also reflect the strong recognition of the Group's achievements across the corporate banking, retail banking, and trade finance sectors. Furthermore, they highlight the Group's success in arranging and managing major Sukuk issuances in terms of both value and returns, as well as its commitment to playing a pivotal role in the Sukuk market, given its significance in financing development plans for both corporates and governments.

Capturing such many awards in a single cycle demonstrates the diversity of KFH Group's areas of excellence and reaffirms its position as a leading Islamic financial institution with a strong global presence and influence. It also cements the Group's status as a key reference for Islamic banking at both the regional and international levels, supported by its extensive expertise, wide geographical footprint, and diverse range of products and services that cater to the growing needs and aspirations of its customers.

Moreover, the awards mirror the strength of the Group's integrated and systematic business model, high level of coordination and collaboration among its entities, and the ability to achieve growth, expansion, and meaningful value creation across its operations in Kuwait, Bahrain, the United Kingdom, Egypt, Türkiye, Germany, and other markets where it operates.

KFH Group earned these awards based on its achievements, remarkable progress in creativity and innovation, and firmly set leadership in financing major development projects across the region. The awards are determined through direct voting by the magazine's readers, including industry participants, investors, financial institutions, and stakeholders from the public sector.

It is worth noting that Islamic Finance News (IFN) organizes the Islamic finance and banking awards and publishes leading global Islamic banking news via its magazine. Established in 2004, the publication is part of REDmoney Group and operates offices in Dubai and Kuala Lumpur.