Kuwait Finance House (KFH) Group participated in Global Banking & Markets Saudi Arabia 2026, held at the Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences. The annual forum is dedicated to advancing debt, equity, and structured finance markets and is recognized as one of the Middle East's premier financial events. The conference brought together more than 800 senior decision-makers, investors, issuers, sovereign representatives, corporates, and banking experts from across the region and international markets.

Through its participation, KFH showcased its comprehensive capabilities across corporate banking, syndicated finance, wealth management, treasury solutions, and capital markets services. The Group also highlighted its innovative Islamic banking products and solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of customers and businesses.

The conference provided KFH with an opportunity to engage with a diverse network of banking institutions, investors, corporates, and financial market participants, while demonstrating its broad spectrum of financing and banking solutions.

As part of the event, Deputy General Manager, Global Markets Trading and Investments at KFH, Khalid AlRukhayes, participated in a roundtable discussion titled "What Do Global and Regional Asset Managers Want to See in Saudi Bond and Sukuk Transactions?"

During the session, AlRukhayes discussed the increasing attractiveness of Saudi Arabia's debt capital markets, the key factors driving investor participation in sovereign and corporate issuances, and the market's ability to attract and sustain foreign investment inflows.

He also highlighted from a regional investor perspective, how KFH approach to Saudi credit evolved as the market has grown, and what would be KFH view and appetite towards Saud Arabia moving forward.

AlRukhayes reaffirmed KFH's commitment to supporting the development of regional capital markets and strengthening collaboration among participants across the fixed-income ecosystem.

Meanwhile, Deputy General Manager, Global Markets Sales and Structuring at KFH, Zakaria Al-Ansari, took part in the FX & Rates Hedging Discussion at the Saudi Arabia Trading Floor, held alongside the Global Banking & Markets event.

The discussion brought together treasury professionals, corporate finance leaders, and market practitioners from leading regional organizations to examine practical approaches to managing foreign exchange and interest rate risks in an increasingly dynamic market environment.

During the session, Al-Ansari addressed key topics including FX and interest rate risk management, hedging program design and execution, liquidity and funding optimization, cross-border treasury operations, and market outlooks.

He emphasized the importance of robust risk management strategies in enhancing corporate resilience and supporting funding and liquidity objectives amid evolving market conditions. Al-Ansari also highlighted the growing importance of tailored hedging solutions in helping organizations navigate market volatility while aligning treasury operations with broader business goals.

On the sidelines of the conference, KFH Group delegation held constructive discussions with market participants and industry leaders, highlighting the Group's expertise in global markets and its commitment to delivering innovative, value-driven solutions to clients and investors.

KFH's participation in Global Banking & Markets Saudi Arabia 2026 underscores its leadership in Islamic banking and finance and reflects its ongoing commitment to supporting clients through innovative treasury, hedging, and risk management solutions. It also reinforces KFH's role in contributing to the development of regional financial markets and promoting knowledge exchange among market participants.