Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain – 30 August 2026: Kuwait Finance House – Bahrain (KFH-Bahrain) announced its sponsorship of the 13th edition of the childhood cancer awareness campaign “Our Kids Are Gold”, organised by the Smile Initiative, an initiative of the Future Society for Youth dedicated to providing psychological and social support to kids with cancer and their parents in Bahrain.

The partnership reflects KFH-Bahrain’s continued approach to supporting initiatives that serve the community and raise awareness of important humanitarian causes. The “Our Kids Are Gold” campaign aims to increase awareness of childhood cancer and highlight the importance of early detection, while strengthening community support for affected kids and their families. A range of awareness and interactive activities will take place throughout September at a number of shopping malls, health centres, hospitals, and public and private institutions.

Since its establishment in 2012, the Smile Initiative has continued its efforts to support kids with cancer and their parents through programmes and initiatives that include psychological and social support, granting kids wishes, educational assistance and support for paediatric oncology units. These efforts reflect the Initiative’s mission to stand by kids and their families throughout the different stages of their treatment journey.

Commenting on this occasion, Mr Mohammed Abusaqer, Head of Corporate Communications at KFH-Bahrain, said: “At KFH-Bahrain, we believe that our social responsibility requires us to support initiatives that address the needs of the community and create a lasting impact.”

He added: “From this perspective, our partnership with the Smile Initiative and our sponsorship of the ‘Our Kids Are Gold’ campaign represent an opportunity to strengthen joint efforts, extend the campaign’s message to a wider segment of society and contribute to raising awareness of the importance of early detection, while supporting kids and their families throughout the treatment journey.”

For his part, Mr Soubah Abdulrahman Al Zayani, Chairman of the Future Youth Society, said: “We are proud of the continuation of the ‘Our Kids Are Gold’ campaign for its 13th year, as it represents an important platform for raising awareness of childhood cancer and strengthening community support for affected kids and their parents.”

He continued: “We value our partnership with KFH-Bahrain, which reflects our shared belief in the importance of uniting efforts to support this group, broaden the campaign’s awareness message and reach different segments of society.”

Through its sponsorship of the “Our Kids Are Gold” campaign, KFH-Bahrain reaffirms its continued commitment to supporting humanitarian and awareness initiatives and strengthening partnerships with national institutions, contributing to the creation of a positive and sustainable impact and reflecting the Bank’s active role in serving Bahraini society.

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Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain – 26 August 2026: Kuwait Finance House – Bahrain (KFH-Bahrain) announced the enhancement of its MyHassad savings programme with a new opportunity for customers to win a grand monthly prize of (US$1) million.

This makes MyHassad the only savings programme in the Kingdom of Bahrain to offer a monthly prize of this size, further strengthening its position as one of the Kingdom’s leading savings programmes and reaffirming the Bank’s continued commitment to rewarding customers and encouraging a regular and sustainable approach to saving.

The new grand prize forms part of KFH-Bahrain’s ongoing efforts to continuously developing and introducing banking solutions that meet customers’ aspirations and provide added value for their commitment to saving. Through MyHassad, saving becomes a rewarding experience that combines financial planning for the future with opportunities to win exceptional cash prizes, helping customers achieve their financial goals and aspirations.

Under the new mechanism, Bahraini citizens, residents and GCC nationals can participate in the monthly draw by opening a MyHassad account through the KFH-Bahrain mobile app in a few simple steps, or by increasing the savings held in their existing accounts, with a minimum balance of (BD50). The amount must be maintained for at least seven days prior to the draw date. Customers can also increase their chances of winning by saving more and maintaining their balances for longer periods, receiving two entries when the balance is maintained for (15) days and three entries when it is maintained for (30) days prior to the draw date.

On this occasion, Dr Shadi Zahran, Group Chief Executive Officer of KFH-Bahrain, said: “Enhancing the MyHassad programme with a monthly prize of (US$1) million represents another step in our journey to offer life-changing rewards to our valued customers and further promote a culture of saving. We believe that the best banking programmes are those that combine meeting customers’ financial needs with giving them additional opportunities to achieve their aspirations, which is what we continue to deliver through the ongoing development of MyHassad.”

He continued: “We are delighted to offer our customers in Bahrain the opportunity to win this exceptional monthly prize while maintaining the flexibility and simplicity of participation. The programme has been designed to reward customers for maintaining consistent savings and to provide them with greater chances of winning when they retain their balances for longer periods.”

He added: “At KFH-Bahrain, we will continue to develop our banking products with customers’ needs and aspirations at the heart of our priorities, enhancing their banking experience and delivering tangible and sustainable value.”

The MyHassad programme continues to reinforce its position as one of the leading savings programmes in the Kingdom of Bahrain through its major cash prizes and continuous, rewarding opportunities to win throughout the year, alongside the convenience of opening an account and managing savings through KFH-Bahrain’s advanced digital channels.

Bahraini citizens, residents and GCC customers can benefit from the MyHassad programme and manage their savings through the KFH-Bahrain mobile app, the Bank’s online banking platform or by visiting any of its branches across the Kingdom, with a minimum deposit of (BD50), subject to the applicable terms and conditions.

Through the continued enhancement of MyHassad, KFH-Bahrain reaffirms its commitment to developing the concept of saving into a more rewarding and motivating experience. This reflects the Bank’s approach to designing innovative banking products that keep pace with customers’ needs and support their financial goals, while also contributing to strengthening a culture of saving and financial planning within the Bahraini society.

For more information about KFH-Bahrain’s initiatives, offers and services, customers can visit the Bank’s website on www.bh.kfh.com or follow its official Instagram account, @kfh.bahrain.

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Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain: Kuwait Finance House – Bahrain (KFH-Bahrain) recently announced the successful renewal of its Electronic Funds Transfer System (EFTS) services certification, in compliance with the ISO 20022 MX standard.

This step follows the successful completion of technical and operational compatibility tests conducted by BENEFIT, the operator of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national payment system. The tests were carried out in accordance with the requirements and standards approved by the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), confirming that the Bank’s payment systems comply with the latest international standards.

The renewal of this certification reflects the Bank’s continued commitment to adopting international best practices and strengthening its readiness for the future of digital payments. It forms part of the Bank’s strategy to accelerate digital transformation and further develop its payment systems infrastructure, reinforcing its leadership in providing advanced payment solutions and digital banking services to individuals and businesses.

The benefits of this certification extend beyond technical enhancements, delivering direct value to customers by improving the efficiency of payment transactions, enhancing the quality and accuracy of transfer data, and strengthening compliance with regulatory requirements. It also provides customers with a faster, safer and more reliable banking experience, while supporting the development of more innovative and sustainable digital payment services that meet their evolving expectations and future needs.

Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Samih Abutaleb Deputy Group Chief Executive Officer of Technology & Operations – KFH-Bahrain, stated: “The renewal of our certification under the ISO 20022 MX standard represents another important milestone in the Bank’s journey towards advancing digital transformation and strengthening its leadership in digital payments. It reflects our continued commitment to adopting the latest international standards to provide more efficient and reliable services that meet our customers’ expectations.”

Commenting further, he added: “We continue to invest in developing our digital solutions and payment infrastructure to enhance the speed and efficiency of our services, elevate the customer experience and ensure the Bank’s readiness to keep pace with future developments. This further reinforces our position as a leading financial institution in innovation and operational excellence.”

It is worth noting that the ISO 20022 MX is a globally recognised standard for the exchange of financial messages between financial institutions and payment systems. It enables the exchange of more accurate and comprehensive data, contributing to improved payment processes and greater integration between financial systems. The renewal of KFH-Bahrain’s certification under this standard reaffirms the Bank’s continued investment in developing its digital services and providing banking solutions aligned with international best practices, leading to the improvement of the value delivered to customers and strengthening the Bank’s readiness for future requirements.

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Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain – 2 August 2026: Kuwait Finance House – Bahrain (KFH-Bahrain) has recently won the Best Islamic Bank in Bahrain for ESG Practices award at the Euromoney Islamic Finance Awards 2026, as well as the Best Bank for Corporate Responsibility in Bahrain award. This latest achievement reflects the Bank’s success in integrating sustainability and corporate responsibility principles across its business activities and banking operations.

These accolades build on the extensive record of regional and international awards received by KFH-Bahrain in recent years, reflecting the success of its strategy in developing an integrated banking model that combines financial innovation, a commitment to sustainability and the creation of a positive impact on society and the economy. This further strengthens its position as a leading Islamic financial institution in the Kingdom and across the region.

The Bank received the Best Islamic Bank in Bahrain for ESG award in recognition of its continued efforts to direct financing towards projects with a sustainable development impact. Its financing commitments in this area exceeded USD400 million during 2025, covering green finance and social housing projects that support national development priorities, including water desalination, energy security and expanded access to home ownership. The Bank’s social housing finance portfolio also reached approximately USD300 million by the end of 2025, reflecting its commitment to providing financing solutions that broaden access to home ownership across different segments of society.

The Bank further strengthened its efforts in this area by implementing an integrated environmental and social risk management system aligned with the standards adopted by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the World Bank. It also established a robust sustainability governance framework comprising dedicated corporate policies and Board-level oversight, while making environmental and social considerations a mandatory component of financing decisions.

In addition, the Bank implemented several operational initiatives aimed at reducing its environmental impact, including improving energy efficiency, adopting energy-saving lighting solutions, expanding the use of solar energy and providing electric vehicle charging facilities at a number of key locations.

KFH-Bahrain was also named Best Bank for Corporate Responsibility in Bahrain in recognition of its active role and development-focused initiatives. During 2025, the Bank continued to expand its community contributions by allocating approximately USD1.2 million to support more than 40 charity and development organisations across the Kingdom. Its initiatives benefited senior citizens, people with disabilities and children receiving healthcare support, in addition to supporting educational programmes, youth empowerment projects and financial literacy initiatives. The Bank also successfully reduced paper consumption by 42% through the adoption of more efficient and sustainable working practices based on digital solutions and technologies.

The Bank also placed particular emphasis on strengthening financial inclusion and expanding access to banking services by offering savings products with accessible requirements, financing solutions designed to meet the needs of diverse customer segments and more convenient and accessible service channels. It also continued to support social housing finance programmes, which recorded growth of 10% compared with the previous year, while offering attractive financing benefits and extended repayment periods to improve access to home ownership for low- and middle-income families. These efforts were complemented by the active participation of the Bank’s employees through volunteering and community partnerships with civil society organisations.

On this occasion, Dr Shadi Zahran, Group Chief Executive Officer of KFH-Bahrain, stated: “Winning these two prestigious Euromoney awards reflects the success of our institutional approach to aligning growth objectives with the principles of sustainability and corporate responsibility. It also reaffirms our commitment to building a banking model that generates a positive and sustainable economic and social impact extending beyond the scope of traditional financial services.”

He continued: “We view sustainability as an integral part of decision-making and business development. This drives us to continue investing in initiatives that support economic development, enhance quality of life and advance financial inclusion, in line with the Kingdom’s aspirations and development objectives.”

Dr Zahran added: “We will continue to develop our institutional practices and strengthen our partnerships with various stakeholders to create sustainable value for our customers and communities, while reinforcing KFH-Bahrain’s position as a leading Islamic financial institution that embraces the highest international standards in sustainability, governance and corporate responsibility.”

This latest achievement reaffirms KFH-Bahrain’s unwavering commitment to further embedding sustainability principles across its activities and strengthening its contribution to comprehensive development in the Kingdom of Bahrain, while maintaining a balance between institutional growth and responsibility towards society, the environment and the economy.

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