19 October 2025 (Washington D.C., United States of America): Kuwait Finance House was awarded “Best Islamic Financial Institution in Bahrain” and the “Best Bank in Bahrain 2025” by Global Finance Magazine.

The awards were presented during the Best Bank Awards ceremony, held at the National Press Club in Washington DC, in the presence of leading figures from the international banking and finance community. These two awards are considered among the most prominent global accolades in the financial and banking sector, granted annually by Global Finance magazine to financial institutions that demonstrate exceptional performance in the areas of innovation, sustainability, and quality of banking services.This achievement follows a string of prestigious international recognitions in 2025, underscoring the bank’s leadership in the global Islamic banking sector. Among these are the “Best Islamic Bank in Bahrain” and the “Best Corporate Digital Bank for Large Corporations in Bahrain” awards from Euromoney, as well as the “Best Islamic Bank in Bahrain” and “Best Bank for Supply Chain Finance in the Middle East” awards from MEED magazine.

Dr. Shadi Zahran, Group CEO of Kuwait Finance House – Bahrain, commented on the achievement, stating, “Winning these two prestigious awards highlights the strength of our institutional foundations and our customer-centric strategy. It also reflects our success in balancing banking leadership with strict adherence to Shari’a rules and principles while embracing the latest financial innovations to enhance the customer experience.”

He added, “This global recognition is the result of our staff’s dedication to the highest standards of quality, governance, and compliance, reinforcing Bahrain’s position as a leading regional hub for Islamic banking. We remain committed to continued investment in digital transformation, service expansion, and the development of our national workforce to drive sustainable growth and contribute to the national economy, in line with our strategic vision ‘Beyond Horizons’.”

As one of the foremost Islamic banks in the Kingdom of Bahrain and a member of the Kuwait Finance House Group, Kuwait Finance House – Bahrain provides a comprehensive range of Shari’a-compliant banking products and services to both retail and corporate clients.

For the latest updates on KFH – Bahrain’s initiatives and digital services, please visit www.bh.kfh.com,  or follow the Bank’s official Instagram account @kfh.bahrain.