Kuwait Finance House (KFH) won the “Most Valuable Bank” award from Forbes Middle East at the Top Advisors and Investors Summit awards ceremony. The event, held in Abu Dhabi, UAE, was attended by a distinguished group of regional banking and economic leaders, financiers, and investors.

Deputy General Manager Global Markets Trading and Investments at KFH, Khalid AlRukhayes received the award on behalf of KFH Group CEO, Khaled Yousef AlShamlan.

Forbes Middle East reported that KFH continued to lead the Kuwaiti banking sector in market value, ranking first locally and fifth regionally in the “Middle East’s 30 Most Valuable Banks” list for 2025.

With a market value exceeding KD 15 billion, KFH stands among the largest and most influential banking institutions in the region.

This ranking and award represent significant additions to KFH’s track record, solidifying its regional leadership and reaffirming strong local, regional, and international confidence in its financial performance and robust position.

Sustainable Growth

The award also reflects KFH’s ability to achieve sustainable growth, expand the global reach of Islamic finance, and support vital sectors that contribute to the diversification of regional economies.

KFH continues to achieve significant milestones in financial inclusion, digitalization, and the expansion of its innovative banking solutions. By maintaining excellence in operational efficiency, financial performance, and strategic expansion, KFH remains a dominant force, further cementing its position among the largest banks in the Middle East.

Meanwhile, KFH reported a net profit of KD 632.1 million attributable to the bank’s shareholders for the year 2025, representing an increase of 5.0% compared to the previous year. These historic profits are the highest in the Kuwaiti banking sector.

Net financing income for 2025 reached KD 1.3 billion, up 11.5% year-on-year. Net operating income reached KD 1.2 billion, reflecting a 10.7% increase. Financing receivables reached KD 21.8 billion, up KD 2.7 billion, or 14.4%. Total assets reached KD 42.8 billion in 2025, marking an increase of KD 6.1 billion, or 16.5%. This growth was accompanied by an upward trend across all key financial indicators.

KFH is a premier global Islamic banking institution. Established in 1977 as Kuwait’s first Islamic bank, it has since grown into an extensive operational network with over 600 branches across 10 countries.

Award Methodology

Utilizing its established methodology for bank rankings, Forbes Middle East’s research team compiles data on banks listed across the region’s stock exchanges, ranking them primarily by market value. As the regionally licensed edition of the world-renowned American magazine, Forbes Middle East provides comprehensive coverage of business, economics, investment, and entrepreneurship in the Arab world. The publication is recognized for its specialized lists, analyses, and exclusive interviews with global leaders and billionaires, published in both Arabic and English.