Burqan Bank Wins 'Gold Standard' Certification from MIRA

Boubyan Bank has received the 2026 “Gold Standard” certification from the Middle East Investor Relations Association (MEIRA), in recognition of its ongoing commitment to applying high standards in investor relations, and enhancing transparency and effective communication with investors. MEIRA launched the “Gold Standard” certification for the first time in 2026 to honor excellence in investor relations practices and effective communication between listed companies and investors. The certification provides an independent assessment of the investor relations programs of participating companies, as part of a new initiative by the association aimed at highlighting outstanding practices in this field and encouraging their adoption across the region.

Boubyan Bank’s receipt of this certification stems from its continuous focus on developing investor relations management and reinforcing an approach based on transparency, continuity, and constructive communication with shareholders, investors, and analysts. The bank views investor relations as a two-way communication channel that, on one hand, provides clear, timely, and relevant information regarding the bank’s performance, strategy, and priorities, and on the other hand, listens to the views of the investor community and understands their information needs.

The bank supports this approach through its dedicated investor relations website, which offers advanced tools enabling shareholders, investors, and analysts to easily access financial results, investor presentations, annual reports, regulatory disclosures, and other key information. Additionally, last year the bank launched a dedicated mobile application for investor relations, along with a range of other digital resources, contributing to enhanced access to timely and relevant information and supporting effective communication with the investor community.

Commenting on this achievement, Khalid Al-Zaman, Chief Financial Officer at Boubyan Bank, said: “The ‘Gold Standard’ certification from MEIRA represents significant recognition of the progress we have made in continuing to develop investor relations practices at Boubyan Bank. We believe that effective investor relations are built on transparency, continuity, and genuine communication. This honor reinforces our commitment to providing our shareholders, investors, and analysts with clear, relevant, and timely information, while ensuring that their views and feedback remain an integral part of our ongoing dialogue with the market.”

He added: “This certification holds particular importance as it is the first edition of the ‘Gold Standard’ issued by MEIRA, reflecting the significance we attach to the quality of our disclosures and communications, and underscoring our ongoing commitment to developing the investor relations function in line with the evolving needs of the investment community.”

For his part, Hamad Al-Bader, Senior Manager – Strategic Solutions, Sustainability, and Investor Relations at Boubyan Bank, stated: “Investor relations play a crucial role in linking Boubyan Bank’s financial performance and strategic priorities with the investor community’s information needs. The ‘Gold Standard’ certification from MEIRA highlights the importance of maintaining a disciplined, transparent, and consistent approach in managing this dialogue, and reflects the joint efforts undertaken by various departments within the bank to ensure our financial and corporate information is communicated clearly and effectively.”

Al-Bader added: “We view investor relations as a two-way communication channel. In addition to our responsibility to communicate transparently about Boubyan Bank’s performance, strategy, and future outlook, it is equally important to understand the perspectives of investors and analysts, as well as broader developments in the market environment. The insights we gain through this communication help us continue to refine our communication style and strengthen our relationship with the market.”

Boubyan Bank continues to commit to developing investor relations practices and maintaining high levels of transparency, disclosure, and communication. As the expectations of the investment community continue to evolve, the bank will further enhance its communication channels and provide clear, accessible, and relevant information to shareholders, investors, and analysts, thereby supporting a constructive and informed dialogue with the market.

Banking Services

Since its establishment in Kuwait in 1977 as a conventional bank, Boubyan Bank has focused heavily on the corporate and financial institutions sectors. It continues to offer innovative banking services tailored to its growing base of individual, corporate, and institutional clients. Boubyan Bank owns majority stakes in banks across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and Turkey, forming the Boubyan Bank Group, which includes Gulf Bank Algeria (Algeria), Banque Internationale Arabe de Tunisie (Tunisia), Boubyan Bank Turkey (Turkey), and United Gulf Bank (Bahrain). The bank also maintains a strong presence in the United Arab Emirates through its representative office, Boubyan Financial Services LLC.

The bank has continued to enhance its performance since its inception by diversifying revenue and funding sources and strengthening its capital base. The adoption of the latest technologies in delivering its services has supported Boubyan Bank’s leading position in the local market and across the MENA region.

Boubyan Bank operates based on values of responsibility, transparency, teamwork, and passion, which form the foundation of the standards and practices it adheres to in achieving its objectives, driven by its core mission of satisfying its customers through the products and services it offers.

Diverse Certifications

The bank has received the LEED v4.1 O+M: EB Gold certification for its headquarters, along with ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for its Information Security Management System (ISMS), ISO/IEC 27701:2019 certification for its Privacy Information Management System (PIMS), ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 certification for its IT Service Management System (ITSMS), ISO 22301:2019 certification for its Business Continuity Management System (BCMS), ISO 14001:2015 certification for its Environmental Management System, and re-certification under the prestigious ISO 9001:2015 for its Quality Management System (QMS). This makes Boubyan Bank one of the few banks in Kuwait and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to have received this certification for five consecutive years.

The bank is also distinguished as the only bank in Kuwait to have won the J.P. Morgan Chase Quality Award for twenty consecutive years.

In addition to these achievements, the bank received the “Best Workplace®” certification in 2023, in recognition of its relentless efforts and continuous pursuit to enhance and develop its human capital and provide a distinguished and advanced experience for its employees. Notably, it was the first bank in Kuwait to obtain this certification.