KIB Launches DriveNow at the Auto Show

Kuwait International Bank (KIB) launched its new “DriveNow” application on the sidelines of its participation in the 2026 World Car Show, held at the International Exhibition Center in Mishref from September 21 to 26. The application 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.

During the show, KIB is offering its customers 25 financing deals with a 0% profit rate on a variety of vehicles, including the Toyota Land Cruiser in collaboration with Al-Sayer Group. These offers also include free maintenance up to 50,000 kilometers and a five-year warranty. These deals are exclusive to visitors of the World Car Show throughout the duration of the event.

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 specialized financing solutions offered by the bank.

Osman Towfighi, General Manager of Retail Banking at KIB, stated: “DriveNow 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 process.”

Towfighi added: “We chose to announce the launch of DriveNow at the World Car Show because it is one of the most important specialized events in Kuwait’s automotive sector. Moreover, our participation in the show represents 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.”

Abdulaziz Al-Shammari, Assistant General Manager of Retail Banking, said: “DriveNow operates in accordance with the Islamic banking principles adopted by KIB. The platform will provide multiple financing solutions, including the Islamic Murabaha financing product. Once an application is submitted, the bank’s team will contact the customer to complete the procedures, with financing subject to KIB’s credit terms and approvals.”