KIB launches DriveNow app at auto show

Kuwait International Bank (KIB) announced the launch of its new “DriveNow” app on the sidelines of its participation in the 2026 World of Cars Exhibition, held at the Mishref International Fairgrounds from September 21 to 26. The app represents a continuation of the bank’s vigorous efforts to provide innovative banking solutions that keep pace with evolving customer needs, simplifying the car ownership process by integrating vehicle search and financing requests into a single, comprehensive platform.

Currently available for Android and iOS users, the “DriveNow” app allows customers to browse available vehicles, compare specifications and prices, explore financing options, and select the most suitable repayment plan. It also enables users to submit financing applications and track their status step by step until final approval.

During the exhibition, KIB is offering its customers 25 financing deals with 0% profit rates on a diverse range of vehicles, including the Toyota Land Cruiser in collaboration with Al-Sayer Group. These offers include free maintenance up to 50,000 kilometers and a five-year warranty. These promotions are exclusive to visitors of the World of Cars Exhibition throughout the event’s duration.

The 0% profit offer also applies to the Nissan X-Trail from Al-Babtain Group, the GAC GS8 from Al-Mutawa and Al-Qadi, and the Avatr 07 from Adel Al-Ghanim Motors, among many other offers that provide visitors with a comprehensive opportunity to choose their vehicle and benefit from the bank’s specialized financing solutions.

Commenting on the new app, Osman Towfighi, General Manager of Retail Banking at KIB, stated: “The ‘DriveNow’ app embodies our continuous commitment to enhancing our retail banking services by designing solutions that meet customers’ daily needs and make their financial transactions simpler and easier. Given that car ownership is a significant financial decision for many of our customers, we have ensured the provision of a single digital platform that streamlines all stages of this journey.”

Towfighi added: “We chose to unveil ‘DriveNow’ at the World of Cars Exhibition because it is one of the most important specialized automotive events in Kuwait. Moreover, our participation presents a valuable opportunity to engage directly with customers, understand their aspirations, and showcase our innovative digital banking solutions designed specifically to meet all their needs.”

At the World of Cars Exhibition, KIB welcomes visitors through three specialized booths, allowing them to explore Al-Sayer Group’s offers, Takaful (Islamic insurance) services, and a dedicated booth for direct sales of GAC vehicles. In addition to exploring the vehicles, the bank offers visitors a distinctive interactive and entertainment experience, including a virtual reality simulation game and a coffee corner throughout the exhibition days.

From his side, Abdulaziz Al-Shammari, Assistant General Manager of Retail Banking at KIB, said: “Whether customers have settled on a specific car choice or are still considering their options, the new ‘DriveNow’ app will provide numerous benefits that simplify the ownership process. It helps streamline many of the multiple procedures customers previously had to undertake when transitioning from selecting a vehicle to arranging its financing.”

Al-Shammari clarified: “The ‘DriveNow’ app operates in accordance with the Islamic banking principles adopted by KIB. It will provide multiple financing solutions through the platform, including the Islamic ‘Musaqama’ financing product. Once an application is submitted, the bank’s team will contact the customer to complete the procedures, with the financing subject to KIB’s specific credit terms and approvals.”

He added that the vehicles listed on the app are provided through commercial partners and authorized dealers, who are responsible for supplying, delivering, warranting, and handling exchange or return services for the vehicles, while KIB’s role is limited to providing and facilitating financing solutions.

Al-Shammari noted that the World of Cars Exhibition offers an opportunity to see how the “DriveNow” app works in practice. Customers can explore the displayed vehicles, determine their financing needs with the specialized team, and then easily follow up on the procedures digitally through the app.

It is worth noting that the app underscores KIB’s ongoing commitment to expanding its digital ecosystem and providing modern solutions that align with its customers’ lifestyles. By adding “DriveNow” to its continuously evolving digital portfolio, the bank continues to integrate innovation, ease of use, and effective customer engagement, in line with its strategy to deliver a more advanced banking experience and embody its main slogan: “A Bank for Life.”