Global Finance Awards KFH '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 edition of the annual Best Banks in Treasury and Cash Management awards. The award recognizes KFH’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 institutions. 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 extent to which treasury and cash management providers deliver distinctive core services that set them apart from competitors.

Following the award 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. It also underscores the success of its efforts focused on innovation and digital transformation, emphasizing that this global recognition serves as a new motivation to continue offering innovative services that meet the aspirations of international and regional markets.

Abu Al-Hous further explained that the Best Bank for Financial Institutions in the Middle East award adds to the bank’s distinguished record of global awards and recognitions, 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. This is achieved by leveraging its advanced technological infrastructure and its long-standing expertise in Islamic banking. He highlighted in this regard the bank’s strong banking relationships with 191 banks worldwide, demonstrating its influence in regional and global markets and positioning it as a key bridge between regional and international banking services.

Criteria for the Award

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 relies on several criteria in its evaluation process, including market share, customer service, product innovation, and the ability to meet evolving customer needs. Global Finance’s evaluation of the award-winning banks employed a multi-level methodology that included surveys of banks and service providers, recommendations from industry analysts, corporate executives, and technology experts, alongside independent research to select the best banks and treasury and cash management service providers.

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