Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain – 11 October 2026: Kuwait Finance House – Bahrain (KFH-Bahrain) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) to strengthen collaboration on supply chain finance solutions and explore opportunities to leverage digital capabilities and solutions with a focus on enhancing financial services, efficiency and resilience across the supply chains.

The MoU was signed on the sidelines of FinTech Forward 2026, where KFH-Bahrain is participating as a Diamond Sponsor. The forum brings together leading figures from the financial and technology sectors, alongside innovators, to explore opportunities for collaboration and developments shaping the future of financial services.

The partnership reflects KFH-Bahrain’s commitment to supporting the growth of the local supply chain ecosystem by leveraging its expertise and specialised supply chain finance solutions. Through exploring innovative financial and digital solutions in collaboration with Alba, the Bank aims to enhance access to financing for corporates and SMEs, improve liquidity across the various participants in the supply chain, support business sustainability, and strengthen the private sector’s contribution to the national economy.

On this occasion, Mr. Mohamed Assem, Deputy Group CEO for Corporate Banking at KFH-Bahrain, said: “This partnership reflects our commitment to supporting Alba and its supplier ecosystem through innovative supply chain finance and working capital management solutions. Through our close collaboration with Alba, we aim to enhance access to financing for local suppliers, particularly SMEs, supporting the resilience and sustainability of supply chains and enabling sustainable business growth. We also see this initiative as an opportunity to contribute to KFH-Bahrain’s ESG objectives by advancing financial inclusion, supporting sustainable economic development and creating long-term value for the business sector and the national economy.”

For his part, Mr. Ali Al Baqali, CEO of Alba, said: “This MoU marks an important step in Alba’s ongoing efforts to build a more efficient and resilient business ecosystem while strengthening cooperation with our financial sector partners to explore innovative solutions that support our supply chain. Our collaboration with KFH-Bahrain provides an opportunity to explore specialised financial and digital solutions that can benefit Alba and its supplier network, particularly SMEs.

We believe that the resilience of Alba’s supply chain is closely linked to the strength and sustainability of our suppliers. By exploring solutions that improve access to financing and enhance working capital management, we aim to support suppliers’ ability to grow alongside Alba while strengthening long-term partnerships and creating shared value.

This collaboration reflects Alba’s broader focus on innovation and digitalisation to enhance efficiency, enable sustainable growth, and contribute to the continued development of local businesses and national economy.”

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Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain –10 October 2026: Kuwait Finance House – Bahrain (‘KFH’) is pleased to announce the successful launch of the Liquidity Management Solution (LMS), providing corporate clients with a fully digitized experience designed to centralize funds, automate cash movements, and gain greater control over treasury operations.

The solution is available on KFH’s digital corporate banking platform, enabling clients to manage liquidity through a seamless, automated experience that enhances visibility and control over funds while supporting more efficient financial management practices. Using a variety of sweep options, the solution helps corporate clients optimize the use of available funds, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen cash flow management.

The launch further strengthens KFH’s position as a leading provider of digital and Shari’a-compliant corporate banking solutions, reinforcing its commitment to delivering value-added transaction banking capabilities that help businesses manage their financial operations more effectively. By expanding its cash and liquidity management offering, KFH continues to equip corporates with advanced treasury tools that support working capital optimization and enhance overall financial agility.

The Liquidity Management Solution forms part of KFH’s broader strategy to leverage advanced technologies to modernize corporate banking services and deliver a more adaptive, intelligent banking experience. Through continuous investment in digital innovation, the Bank aims to introduce solutions that simplify financial processes, address increasingly sophisticated treasury requirements, and contribute to the advancement of Bahrain’s corporate banking landscape.

Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Mohamed Assem, Deputy Group CEO for Corporate Banking at KFH – Bahrain, said, “The launch of our Liquidity Management Solution marks a significant milestone in KFH’s journey to deliver best-in-class transaction banking solutions for the corporate sector. As businesses navigate an increasingly dynamic operating environment, efficient liquidity management has become a critical driver of financial performance and resilience. Through real-time visibility, automated liquidity structures, and seamless integration across accounts and entities, LMS empowers our clients to optimize working capital, enhance treasury efficiency, and make faster, more informed financial decisions. This solution reflects our commitment to pioneering digital, Shari’a-compliant banking innovations that create measurable value for our clients and support their long-term growth ambitions.”

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Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain – 2026: Kuwait Finance House – Bahrain (KFH-Bahrain) ranked first in cash management services in the Kingdom of Bahrain for 2026, according to the results of the Euromoney Cash Management Survey 2026. The Bank also achieved the fourth place across the Middle East, marking a significant milestone that reflects the continued development of its cash management services and banking solutions for corporate customers.

The Euromoney Cash Management Survey is one of the leading international surveys assessing providers of cash management products and services. Its results are based on feedback and evaluations from corporate customers across several key areas, including customer service quality, products and services, technology and the overall performance of cash management providers. The 2026 edition of the survey received more than (26,000) responses, reinforcing the significance of the results as an independent indicator of customer satisfaction and their assessment of the services provided.

This milestone in local and regional rankings reflects KFH-Bahrain’s success in continuously developing an integrated cash management offering that supports corporate requirements across payments, liquidity and treasury management. It also provides more efficient and flexible banking solutions that help customers manage their cash flows and enhance their operational activities.

The ranking also highlights the Bank’s ability to keep pace with the rapidly evolving needs of the corporate sector by focusing on the development of banking products and services, leveraging modern technologies and enhancing service quality. These efforts contribute to improving the efficiency of financial operations and supporting the ambitions of companies of different sizes and across various sectors.

On this occasion, Dr. Shadi Zahran Group Chief Executive Officer – at KFH-Bahrain, said: “KFH-Bahrain’s first-place ranking in cash management services in the Kingdom of Bahrain and its advancement to fourth place across the Middle East represent an important achievement that reflects our customers’ confidence in our banking capabilities and the quality of the solutions we provide to the corporate sector. It also reaffirms the success of our approach to developing services based on a deep understanding of our customers’ needs and business requirements.”

He added: “We are proud that this ranking was achieved through a survey based primarily on customer feedback and evaluations, which gives these results particular significance for us. It also motivates us to continue investing in the development of our cash management solutions and corporate banking services, while further integrating banking expertise with modern technology to enable our customers to manage their financial operations more efficiently and benefit from banking solutions that evolve alongside their businesses.”.

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 – 08 October 2026: Kuwait Finance House – Bahrain (KFH-Bahrain) has recently announced the signing of an MoU with stc Bahrain, a digital enabler, aimed at expanding the existing partnership between the two organisations and exploring new areas of collaboration in digital solutions. This includes opportunities to develop and integrate additional use cases, alongside the continued enhancement of digital capabilities in cash management, reconciliation solutions and trade finance.

The MoU was signed during FinTech Forward 2026, where KFH-Bahrain is participating as a Diamond Sponsor. The forum brings together leading figures from the financial and technology sectors, alongside innovators, to explore opportunities for collaboration and discuss developments shaping the future of financial services.

The partnership reflects KFH-Bahrain’s commitment to strengthening its strategic relationship with stc Bahrain by providing specialised trade finance and payment management solutions, alongside advanced tools for automated reporting and reconciliation of financial transactions in line with stc Bahrain’s operational requirements and strategic objectives.

Through close collaboration between the two organisations, the Bank aims to explore new opportunities to enhance operational efficiency, streamline financial processes, advance digital transformation and deliver a more integrated and value-driven banking experience for the business sector.

On this occasion, Mr Mohamed Assem, Deputy Group CEO for Corporate Banking at KFH-Bahrain, commented: “We are proud to further develop our partnership with stc Bahrain and explore new areas of collaboration, reflecting our belief in the importance of strategic partnerships in accelerating digital transformation and developing banking solutions that respond to corporate needs and support business growth.”

For his part, Mr Ahmed Al Jowder, Chief Finance Officer at stc Bahrain, said: “Through this partnership, we continue to build on our collaboration with KFH-Bahrain and explore opportunities to use both organisations’ digital capabilities to enhance efficiency and deliver added value. This supports the development of integrated solutions that meet the needs of the business sector, helping businesses manage their operations more effectively and achieve sustainable growth.”

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Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain – 08 October 2026: Kuwait Finance House – Bahrain (KFH) and Beyon have announced the activation of a Supply Chain Finance (SCF) programme during their participation in FinTech Forward 2026, following an agreement signed between the parties. This partnership enables Beyon and its local and international suppliers to access digital financing solutions that enhance liquidity, optimize working capital management, and support the growth and financial stability of SMEs in the market.

The programme is executed through KFH – Bahrain’s digital corporate banking platform, offering a seamless, fully digitized experience for buyers and suppliers to manage every stage of the programme, starting from transaction initiation to deal booking. The solution is designed as a collaborative ecosystem that processes SCF transactions within minutes, complemented by automated reporting and advanced analytics tools to support operational efficiency and business insights.

Through this programme, Beyon’s suppliers gain access to early payment solutions, optimizing working capital and cash flow management. The programme is particularly beneficial for SMEs, helping ease financial pressures, support business growth, and strengthen the resilience of the overall supply chain, while fostering a healthier local business ecosystem and aligning with Beyon and KFH’s ESG visions.

Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Mohamed Asem, Deputy Group CEO for Corporate Banking at KFH – Bahrain, said, “The launch of the SCF programme with Beyon reflects our vision to continuously develop corporate banking services through advanced digital solutions that combine efficiency and ease of use, keeping pace with the rapidly evolving business landscape. This collaboration embodies our commitment to utilise technology in developing an integrated transaction banking ecosystem, thereby enhancing the customer experience and meeting the needs of the corporate sector.”

He added, “Expanding our SCF solutions supports greater financial inclusion for SMEs by providing easier access to working capital through digital financing options. This strengthens supplier resilience, promotes sustainable business growth, and aligns with our ESG ambitions. We value this partnership with Beyon, as it highlights the importance of strategic alliances in accelerating the adoption of digital solutions and supporting the growth of the corporate and SME sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain.”

Following the signing, Beyon Group Chief Financial Officer Reem Altajer stated, “Launching the SCF programme in collaboration with KFH – Bahrain marks a significant step in enhancing our payment management processes and improving the supplier experience by offering more flexible options. We anticipate that this programme will streamline the payment cycle and boost transaction efficiency across our supplier ecosystem, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).”

She added, “The digital platform enables the Bank to manage the programme with greater ease by automating processes and providing reports that facilitate the monitoring of transactions and programme performance. We appreciate the cooperation of KFH – Bahrain in implementing this programme and look forward to continuing our collaboration to develop initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and boost the value delivered to our partners and suppliers.”

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Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain – 07 October 2026: Kuwait Finance House – Bahrain (KFH-Bahrain) participated in FinTech Forward 2026, which commenced today at Exhibition World Bahrain, bringing together leading figures from the financial and banking sectors, fintech companies, innovators and decision-makers from Bahrain, the region and around the world under the theme, “Financial Services in the Age of Intelligent Infrastructure”.

KFH-Bahrain participated in the forum as a Diamond Sponsor, with a dedicated stand in the exhibition area showcasing a range of its digital banking services and solutions. The stand also provided participants and visitors with an opportunity to learn more about the Bank’s approach to developing its banking services and leveraging modern technologies to enhance the customer experience.

On this occasion, Dr Shadi Zahran, Group Chief Executive Officer of KFH-Bahrain, stated: “Our participation in FinTech Forward provided an important opportunity to engage with industry leaders and specialists and gain insight into the latest FinTech developments and experiences. Through our presence at the forum, we were keen to exchange expertise and perspectives and explore opportunities for collaboration that can contribute to developing practical banking solutions that meet the needs of customers and the business sector.”

KFH-Bahrain’s participation in this important forum reflected its continued commitment to strengthening engagement with financial institutions, FinTech companies and innovators to explore opportunities for collaboration and partnerships, while gaining insight into the latest trends and solutions contributing to the advancement of the financial sector.

KFH-Bahrain continues to develop its digital banking services and solutions and leverage modern technologies to enhance accessibility to banking services and deliver a more efficient and secure banking experience.

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