Manama, Bahrain – September 24, 2025: Kuwait Finance House (KFH) has announced the launch of the pilot phase of the Wage Protection System, making it one of the  first banks in the Kingdom of Bahrain to begin implementing this pioneering national initiative. This launch comes in collaboration with the with government entities, and technology partners.

The Wage Protection System, first introduced in 2021, aims to ensure the regular and complete disbursement of employees’ salaries through banks and financial institutions.

Kuwait Finance House has started operating the improved version of the system in September 2025. The new system will enable direct integration with the bank’s digital platform for corporate clients, which will contribute towards upscaling the range of solutions provided.

Dr. Shadi Zahran Group Chief Executive Officer – Bahrain emphasised the importance of this achievement, saying: “We are proud to be one of the first banks in Bahrain to launch the enhanced Wage Protection System, which reaffirms our commitment to supporting government initiatives and achieving the highest levels of compliance and transparency. This achievement also reflects our leadership in digital transformation and our ongoing dedication to prioritising our clients through upscaling our transaction banking solutions.”

Dr. Shadi stressed that Kuwait Finance House’s participation in this project was a direct response to the regulatory requirements of the Central Bank of Bahrain, and a commitment to enabling the bank’s corporate clients to carry out salary disbursement procedures easily and in accordance with the newly established legal frameworks. This, in turn, will help strengthen trust between employers and employees, and foster a more stable and just work environment.

Dr. Shadi concluded his statement by affirming that this project marks a milestone in the development of banking services in Bahrain, paving the way for other banks to adopt the system and benefit from its key advantages in enhancing regulatory compliance and further developing Banking corporate services.

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