Global Finance Awards Kuwait Finance House 'Best Bank for Financial Institutions in the Middle East'

Kuwait Finance House (KFH) won the “Best Bank for Financial Institutions in the Middle East” award for 2026, presented by Global Finance magazine in its 26th annual edition of the Best Banks in Treasury and Cash Management awards. The accolade recognizes the bank’s excellence in providing specialized banking services and solutions to financial institutions, as well as its success in building broad strategic partnerships with regional and international banks and financial entities.

The bank was selected for the award based on a diverse set of criteria, including profitability, market share, geographic reach, competitive pricing, product innovation, and the ability of treasury and cash management providers to deliver distinctive core services that set them apart from competitors.

Upon receiving the award at a special ceremony held in Miami, United States, on the sidelines of the Sibos 2026 conference, Abdullah Abu Al-Hous, Group Chief Operating Officer at Kuwait Finance House, stated that the award reflects the bank’s leading role in delivering genuine added value to its partners among global financial institutions. He emphasized that it also highlights the success of its efforts focused on innovation and digital transformation, adding that this global recognition serves as a new incentive to continue offering innovative services that meet the aspirations of international and regional markets.

Abu Al-Hous noted that the Best Bank for Financial Institutions in the Middle East award adds to the bank’s distinguished record of global accolades, which reflect the success of its strategy aimed at strengthening its regional and international presence and developing its specialized banking services to meet the needs of financial institutions. He pointed out that the bank leverages its advanced technological infrastructure and its long-standing expertise in Islamic banking, highlighting its strong banking relationships with 191 banks worldwide. This extensive network underscores its influence in regional and global markets and positions it as a key bridge between regional and international banking services.

Global Finance awards are among the most prominent recognitions given to banks and financial institutions that achieve outstanding performance in treasury and cash management.

The magazine bases its award selection on several criteria within an evaluation process that includes market share, customer service, product innovation, and the ability to meet evolving customer needs.