Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain –24 November 2025: Kuwait Finance House–Bahrain (KFH) has proudly announced that its employee, Shahd Janahi, from the Corporate Banking Department, secured the first place in a Group-Wide Innovation Competition launched by the KFH Group for the year 2025.

The competition is designed to inspire Group employees to submit innovative and practical ideas to enhance operational efficiency, while upholding rules and principles of Islamic Shari’a and promoting financial sustainability. It also serves as a platform for cultivating innovation and empowering employees to actively contribute to the Group’s growth and development.

Launched on 15^th of June 2025, the challenge witnessed robust participation from various departments and branches across the Group, including Kuwait, Türkiye, Egypt, United Kingdom, Libya, Iraq and United Arab Emirates. Entries were evaluated based on clear criteria, including cost efficiency potential, feasibility, originality, scalability, and clarity of presentation. Shahd Janahi’s idea demonstrated a forward thinking approach and inspired further innovation across the group earning her well-deserved recognition as the winner.

Dr Shadi Zahran, Group Chief Executive Officer of KFH – Bahrain, expressed his pride in this achievement, stating, “We are proud of Shahd Janahi’s success in this challenge, which reflects the creative spirit and commitment to excellence within KFH–Bahrain. This victory highlights our dedication to nurturing talent and fostering a culture of innovation among our staff. It also demonstrates that innovative ideas can lead to tangible results, enhancing operational efficiency and strengthening our position as a leading Islamic financial institution.”

Dr Zahran added, “This accomplishment underscores the excellence of Bahraini talent and its capacity for innovation and creativity. It also affirms the success of our strategic approach to empowering employees and engaging them in building a better future, aligned with our vision of digital transformation and enhancing the Group’s sustainable value.”

Reflecting on her accomplishment, Shahd Janahi shared her delight, stating, “It is a great honour and privilege to represent KFH–Bahrain and to have emerged victorious in this inspiring challenge. The enriching experience allowed me to contribute a practical idea that improves operational efficiency and drives growth. The work environment that encourages innovation, along with the constant support of the bank’s management, was a key factor in this success.”