Kuwait Finance House (KFH) Group participated in the prestigious Global Banking & Markets Middle East (GBM Middle East) Conference, held at Madinat Jumeirah Conference & Events Centre in Dubai. The event is recognized as one of the Middle East’s leading financial gatherings, bringing together more than 2,000 senior decision-makers, investors, issuers, sovereign representatives, corporates, and banking experts from across the region and international markets. The conference hosts over 140 industry speakers and facilitates hundreds of business meetings annually, making it a key platform for advancing regional and global financial cooperation.

Speaking on the occasion, General Manager Corporate Banking and Syndication at KFH, Nasser AlShaya, said that KFH’s participation reflects its position as a leading financial institution and a key player in supporting economic growth and major development projects across its markets of operation.

He noted that KFH leveraged the conference to engage with a diverse network of banking institutions, investors, corporates, and financial market participants, while showcasing its comprehensive range of financing and banking solutions.

“KFH is one of the world’s largest Islamic financial institutions and a leading banking group. Through our participation, we highlighted our capabilities in corporate banking, syndicated finance, project finance, trade finance, treasury solutions, and capital markets services, in addition to our innovative Islamic banking products designed to meet the evolving needs of customers and businesses,” AlShaya said.

He added that the conference provided valuable opportunities to strengthen existing relationships, explore new business prospects, and discuss financing opportunities linked to infrastructure, energy, real estate, and other strategic sectors.

Meanwhile, Deputy General Manager Global Markets Trading and Investments at KFH, Khalid AlRukhayes, said that the conference serves as an important platform for discussing developments shaping global and regional financial markets, including treasury activities, fixed income, sukuk markets, investment strategies, risk management, and emerging opportunities in the GCC and wider region.

“The event gathers influential decision-makers from banks, sovereign entities, investment institutions, asset managers, and corporate issuers, creating a unique environment for exchanging market insights and exploring collaboration opportunities,” AlRukhayes stated.

He explained that KFH’s participation aligns with its strategy to remain closely engaged with market developments and industry trends while strengthening cooperation with key stakeholders across the financial ecosystem.

AlRukhayes added that KFH representatives held constructive discussions with market participants on developments in capital markets, sukuk issuances, liquidity management, treasury solutions, and investment opportunities. These discussions highlighted KFH’s expertise in global markets and its commitment to delivering value-driven solutions to clients and investors.

He noted that KFH’s presence at the conference further reinforces its leadership in Islamic banking and finance, while supporting its efforts to expand partnerships and contribute to the development of regional financial markets.

Visitors to the KFH pavilion, including investors, fund managers, banking professionals, and financial market specialists, expressed strong interest in the Group’s products and services. They commended KFH’s consistent growth, solid financial performance, innovation capabilities, and its leading role in advancing Islamic finance both regionally and globally.