"Bayt Al Tamweel" Group Highlights Its Leadership in Banking Services

Kuwait Finance House participated in the Global Banking & Markets – Saudi Arabia 2026 (GBM Saudi Arabia 2026) conference, held at the Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Resorts. This annual gathering is one of the most prominent financial events in the Middle East, focusing on the development of debt, equity, and structured finance markets. It brings together a select group of decision-makers, investors, issuers, representatives of sovereign entities and corporations, and banking experts from across the region and global markets.

The conference attracted more than 800 senior executives, decision-makers, investors, issuers, government and corporate representatives, and financial institutions, providing a vital platform for discussing key trends and developments in the financial sector. Through its participation, Kuwait Finance House showcased its integrated capabilities in corporate banking, syndicated financing, wealth management, treasury solutions, and capital markets services. It also highlighted its innovative Islamic banking products and solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of clients and the business sector.

The conference provided Kuwait Finance House with the opportunity to engage with a broad network of financial institutions, investors, corporations, and capital market participants, while presenting its comprehensive suite of financing and banking solutions.

As part of the conference activities, Khalid Al-Rakhi, Deputy General Manager of Global Markets for Trading and Investments at Kuwait Finance House, participated in a panel discussion titled: “What Global and Regional Asset Managers Want to See in Saudi Bond and Sukuk Issuances.” During the session, Al-Rakhi discussed the growing attractiveness of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s debt markets, the key factors enhancing investor participation in sovereign and corporate issuances, and the market’s ability to attract and retain foreign investment flows. He also outlined, from a regional investor’s perspective, how Kuwait Finance House’s approach to Saudi credit has evolved in parallel with the market’s maturation and development, clarifying the bank’s outlook and investment appetite for the Saudi market in the coming phase.

Al-Rakhi reaffirmed Kuwait Finance House’s commitment to supporting the development of regional capital markets and enhancing cooperation among the various stakeholders in the fixed-income ecosystem.

Zakaria Al-Ansari, Deputy General Manager of Sales and Structuring in Global Markets at Kuwait Finance House, also participated in a specialized dialogue session on strategies for hedging foreign exchange and interest rate risks, held within the Saudi Trading Room on the sidelines of the Global Banking & Markets conference.

The session brought together a select group of treasury and corporate finance specialists and capital market practitioners from leading regional institutions to discuss best practices in managing foreign exchange and interest rate risks amid rapidly changing market conditions. During the session, Al-Ansari addressed several key topics, including foreign exchange and interest rate risk management, the design and implementation of hedging programs, optimizing liquidity and funding management, cross-border treasury operations, and future market outlooks.

He emphasized the importance of adopting effective risk management strategies to enhance corporate resilience and support financing and liquidity objectives amid rapid market shifts. He also pointed to the growing importance of developing tailored hedging solutions that meet client needs, and their role in helping institutions navigate market volatility and align treasury operations with strategic goals.

On the sidelines of the conference, a delegation from Kuwait Finance House held a series of meetings and discussions with capital market participants and industry leaders, showcasing the group’s expertise in global markets and its commitment to delivering innovative, value-added solutions for clients and investors.

Kuwait Finance House’s participation in the Global Banking & Markets – Saudi Arabia 2026 conference underscores its leading position in the Islamic banking and Islamic finance industry, and reflects its ongoing commitment to supporting clients through innovative solutions in treasury, hedging, and risk management.