Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain – 03 November 2025: Kuwait Finance House has announced its sponsorship and participation in the 20^th Annual Islamic Banking and Finance Conference, organised by the Accounting and Auditing Organisation for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI) in cooperation with the Islamic Development Bank and with the support of the Central Bank of Bahrain. The conference will be held on 2 – 3 November 2025, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in the Kingdom of Bahrain, under the theme “Islamic Finance in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: Present Potentials and Future Prospects.”KFH’s participation as a key strategic sponsor reflects its ongoing commitment to supporting specialised events and conferences that contribute to the development of the Islamic banking industry, strengthen its global position, and keep pace with the technological transformations reshaping the global financial sector. The conference will focus on vital topics such as integrating Artificial Intelligence into Islamic finance operations and services, the culture of Islamic finance, promoting entrepreneurship through SME financing, in addition to mechanisms of Salam and Istisna’a contracts as tools for economic growth.

On this occasion, Dr. Shadi Zahran, Group CEO of Kuwait Finance House – Bahrain, stated, “We are proud of our strategic sponsorship of this significant annual event, which convenes leading figures in Islamic finance to discuss the impact of Artificial Intelligence on the future of banking. In the face of the current rapid digital transformation, adopting innovative banking models that combine technological leadership with adherence to Shari’a rules and principles is essential.

Dr. Zahran added, “Our participation in the conference exemplifies our ongoing commitment to advancing the global Islamic finance industry. Through our participation, we aim to exchange expertise on practical Artificial Intelligence applications that enhance operational efficiency, ensure Shari’a compliance, and improve customer experiences, while also supporting SMEs as key drivers of sustainable economic development.”

The 20th Islamic Banking and Finance Conference witnesses wide participation from decision-makers, banking leaders, and experts from around the world. It features five main sessions and related events, such as the signing of memoranda of understanding and the launch of specialised reports, highlighting Bahrain’s position as a leading global hub for Islamic finance.