8 Kuwaiti Business Leaders Among the Top 100 Most Influential People of 2026

Isam Jasim Al-Saqer, Deputy Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NBK Group, was included in the list of the Top 100 Business Leaders of 2026, launched by CNBC Arabia. The list features a select group of executive leaders and decision-makers who contribute to shaping the future of business and the economy in the region.

This recognition honors Al-Saqer’s leadership role and his impactful contributions to enhancing the group’s growth and consolidating its regional standing, reflecting National Bank of Kuwait’s distinguished record of achievements and performance, as well as its effective role in supporting the banking sector and the economy across the region.

For his part, Khaled Yousef Al-Shamlan, Chief Executive Officer of Kuwait Finance House, was included in CNBC Arabia’s Top 100 Business Leaders list, in recognition of his economic influence and his diverse contributions and achievements in developing financial performance, innovating banking services, and strengthening governance, resilience, and sustainability.

The list comprises a select group of leaders from major institutions, founders, and executives who are leading the new generation of companies and shaping the contours of the future of business in the region.