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KFH – Bahrain Sponsors Innovation in Social Housing Conference and Exhibition 2026

Within Ongoing Efforts to Support National Housing Plans:

KFH – Bahrain Sponsors Innovation in Social Housing Conference and Exhibition 2026

Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain – 27 September 2026: Kuwait Finance House – Bahrain (KFH) has announced its participation as a Platinum Sponsor of the second edition of the Innovation in Social Housing Conference and Exhibition 2026. The event is scheduled to take place from 29 September to 3 October 2026, at Exhibition World Bahrain, Sakhir. As part of the activities of the 4th Gulf Housing Week, it brings together various entities and institutions involved in the housing sector from Bahrain and the Gulf region.

The Bank’s participation affirms its dedication to supporting governmental efforts to develop a sustainable social housing sector while fostering collaboration with key stakeholders to provide innovative Shari’a-compliant financing solutions addressing citizens’ housing needs. It also reflects its continued role in supporting the Kingdom’s housing finance sector. The conference and exhibition serve as a vital platform for sharing expertise, showcasing initiatives, and discussing innovative practices that develop the housing system and expand the options available to citizens.

Commenting on this occasion, Mr. Mohamed Zakout, Deputy Group CEO of Retail Banking at KFH – Bahrain, stated, “We are proud to participate in the Innovation in Social Housing Conference and Exhibition 2026. Our involvement reflects our commitment to supporting the government’s vision for a sustainable housing system that meets the needs of its citizens. The event provides an important platform for collaboration and the exchange of knowledge on housing initiatives and solutions, including updates on the Government Land Development Rights Program projects. We reaffirm KFH – Bahrain’s active contribution to the development of the housing sector by providing Shari’a-compliant financing solutions that support citizens’ housing aspirations.”

KFH – Bahrain’s participation in this event underscores its ongoing commitment to supporting Bahrain’s housing sector and strengthening communication with citizens and stakeholders. The Bank remains dedicated to developing innovative real estate financing solutions that fully align with Shari’a rules and principles while expanding available options, thus supporting citizens’ housing goals and contributing to the sustainability of the Kingdom’s housing finance sector.

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KFH-Bahrain Hosts New Interactive MyHassad Stand at City Centre Bahrain

Coinciding with the Saudi National Day Celebrations:

KFH-Bahrain Hosts New Interactive MyHassad Stand at City Centre Bahrain

Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain – 24 September 2026: Kuwait Finance House – Bahrain (KFH-Bahrain) is hosting an interactive MyHassad stand at City Centre Bahrain from September 24 to 26, 2026, coinciding with the Kingdom of Bahrain’s celebrations of the Saudi National Day.

The activity takes on particular significance as City Centre Bahrain welcomes Saudi visitors during the occasion, offering them the opportunity to learn more about KFH-Bahrain’s banking services, especially the new digital onboarding service for GCC citizens, enabling them to easily open a bank account through the KFH-Bahrain mobile app, and reflecting the Bank’s focus on providing an advanced banking experience for customers from across the GCC.

The stand also enables Saudi visitors to learn more about the MyHassad savings programme and the ways to participate in it, benefiting from the features and prizes it offers, including entry into draws that give participants the opportunity to win a USD(1) million prize every month. Visitors will also have the chance to win instant cash prizes through interactive activities at the stand.

On this occasion, Mr Mohamed Zakout, Deputy Group Chief Executive Officer – Retail Banking at KFH-Bahrain, said: “Through the MyHassad stand at City Centre Bahrain, we aim to provide an interactive experience that combines introducing our banking programmes and services with giving visitors the opportunity to benefit from the programme’s features and prizes. We are pleased that this activation coincides with the Kingdom’s celebrations of Saudi National Day, allowing us to welcome Saudi visitors and introduce them to the banking services offered by KFH-Bahrain, including the digital onboarding of GCC citizens.”

He added: “Digital onboarding through the KFH-Bahrain mobile app represents an important step in the development of our digital banking experience, while MyHassad provides customers with multiple opportunities to win valuable prizes throughout the year, including the USD(1) million monthly grand prize. We invite visitors to City Centre Bahrain to visit our stand, learn more about how the programme works and benefit from the ease of opening an account or increasing their balance through the app.”

MyHassad is one of the leading savings accounts in the Kingdom of Bahrain, offering customers multiple opportunities to win valuable cash prizes throughout the year, alongside the flexibility to open an account and increase their balance, providing a range of ways to benefit from the savings and rewards programme.

Under the MyHassad programme mechanism, every BD(50) deposited into the account qualifies for one entry into the monthly USD(1) million prize draw. Customers wishing to qualify for any draw must maintain their balance for at least seven days before the draw date. They can double their chances of winning by maintaining the balance for (15) days prior to the draw, and triple their chances by maintaining it for (30) days.

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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KFH – Bahrain Launches “Silver Account” to Enhance Customer Investment Options to its Clients in Addition to the Sale and Purchase of Gold

Enabling Easy and Flexible Purchase and Sale of Silver through the Bank’s Electronic Channels

KFH – Bahrain Launches “Silver Account” to Enhance Customer Investment Options to its Clients in Addition to the Sale and Purchase of Gold

Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain – 14 September 2026: Kuwait Finance House – Bahrain (KFH) announced the launch of its “Silver Account,” a new banking product that enables the purchase and sale of silver with ease and flexibility through the bank’s digital channels. This initiative reflects the bank’s commitment to delivering innovative banking and investment solutions that align with customer aspirations, offering expanded savings and portfolio diversification options, all in accordance with Islamic Shari’a principles.

Following the successful introduction of the “Gold Account” earlier this year, the Silver Account responds to growing customer interest in precious metal investment. This reflects the ongoing efforts of KFH – Bahrain to develop comprehensive financial products that grant customers greater flexibility in managing and growing their wealth.

The Silver Account can be instantly opened through the KFH – Bahrain app, enabling customers to buy and sell silver starting from 50 grams around the clock, with immediate transaction execution and settlement. The silver valuation is continuously updated, giving customers real-time visibility into the value of their holdings to support informed investment decisions.

The account enables customers to buy and own silver with no storage fees, and the option to request physical delivery of 500-gram and 1000-gram silver bars of 99.99% purity. Customers can also monitor their holdings in grams, access digital valuation reports, as well as transaction history and certification documentation.

On this occasion, Bassam Alali, Deputy Group CEO for Treasury & investments at KFH – Bahrain, commented, “The Silver Account is a valuable addition to our suite of investment solutions, reflecting our dedication to developing innovative banking services that meet our clients’ needs and offer broader options for diversification of savings and portfolios. We designed this account to be easily accessible, flexible, and transparent, allowing clients to securely and conveniently manage silver investments through our digital channels.”

He added, “Building on the success of the Gold Account, this new product exemplifies our commitment to expanding investment opportunities in precious metals. The Silver Account provides diversification and saving benefits, offering clients increased flexibility in managing their holdings and leveraging this asset class within their portfolios.”

The Silver Account is fully compliant with Islamic Shari’a principles and adheres to the standards set by the Accounting and Auditing Organisation for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI). Through this account, the bank offers a reliable banking channel that combines investment in precious metals with Sharia-compliant controls.

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