Kuwait Finance House (KFH) won the “MENA Islamic Bank of the Year” award for 2026 at the MENA Banking Excellence Awards - Corporate & Investment, organized by MEED.

The new achievement underscores the Bank’s leading position regionally and globally across various banking sectors, its pioneering role in the Islamic finance industry, and its success in delivering innovative banking solutions as well as a comprehensive customer experience.

This award highlights KFH’s success in blending banking expertise with innovation in products, services, and financial solutions. It enables the bank to meet diverse customer needs while helping companies execute financing and investment plans efficiently.

KFH was honored at a ceremony held during Dubai Future Finance Week, an event gathering elite financial and banking leaders, decision-makers, and experts from across the region. KFH Executive Manager Social Media and PR Service Center, Abdullah Al-Saif received the award on behalf of the Bank.

This recognition reflects KFH’s leading track record in consolidating Islamic banking and strengthening its contribution to financing economic and investment activities. This has been achieved by delivering tailored banking and financing solutions that adapt to market developments, meet corporate and institutional needs, and fulfill customer aspirations.

KFH’s selection as MENA Islamic Bank of the Year reinforces its position as one of the world’s largest Islamic financial institutions, supported by strong financial solvency and outstanding operational performance. This is reflected in recording the highest profitability among banks in Kuwait, with net profit attributable to shareholders reaching KD 523.4 million by the end of the third quarter of 2026, a 6.2% increase compared with the same period last year. Net operating income also rose 11.7% to KD 1,004.7 million. Furthermore, the bank is successfully implementing its strategy to accelerate digital transformation, develop innovative banking products and services, enhance customer experience, strengthen competitiveness, and achieve sustainable growth.

KFH continues to reinforce its local, regional, and international presence through its extensive expertise and broad geographic footprint through a network of more than 600 branches across 10 countries. The Bank also enjoys advanced capabilities in structuring financing solutions, building partnerships, managing customer relations, and delivering banking and investment services tailored to customers’ business requirements and expansion plans.

The award highlights KFH’s pivotal role as a strategic partner in advancing Kuwait Vision 2035 through innovative financing solutions for major development projects, driving sustainable economic growth and underscoring its commitment to fostering investment and corporate banking excellence.

Methodology

An independent committee of leading bankers and experts evaluates 2026 MENA Banking Excellence Awards candidates against rigorous, transparent criteria. The panel reviews all submissions before approving final results and selecting winners.

Criteria include measurable financial performance, financial strength, innovation, Sharia compliance, leadership in Islamic finance and Sukuk issuance, investment product development, and the delivery of high-quality advisory and financing solutions for corporate and institutional customers.

MEED

Established in 1957, MEED is a leading regional media platform specializing in economic analysis and business intelligence across the Middle East. In collaboration with GlobalData Financial Services, MEED presents the MENA Banking Excellence Awards - Corporate & Investment to institutions which demonstrate outstanding achievements in banking and financial services, with particular focus on innovation, service quality, and customer experience excellence.