Boubyan Explores Banking Cooperation and Insights with Financial Institutions and Global Banks
Boubyan Bank concluded its participation in the Bangkok meetings, winning three awards from Global Finance and discussing banking cooperation.
Translated by Qiyas from الراي — Original source
The Boubyan Bank delegation concluded its participation in the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, held in Bangkok, Thailand, from October 12 to 18, as part of the bank’s commitment to engaging in international economic and financial forums and tracking issues and trends shaping the future of the banking sector.
The bank’s delegation was led by Adel Al-Majed, Vice Chairman and Group Chief Executive Officer, and included Abdullah Al-Mohairi, Chief Operating Officer; Ahmed Al-Fahad, Managing Director and Company Secretary; and Mohammed Al-Ghanim, Managing Director of Corporate Financing and International Financing.
On the sidelines of the meetings, the Boubyan delegation held a number of bilateral meetings with senior officials and leaders of global financial institutions and banks. These discussions covered cooperation prospects and exchanged views on economic and financial developments, as well as issues affecting the future of the banking industry. They also explored opportunities for knowledge exchange and the development of banking solutions and practices to enhance sector efficiency and align with market demands.
The delegation also presented the bank’s experience in developing a banking model that keeps pace with sector transformations, leveraging its expertise in Islamic banking and its use of digital technologies to enhance services and solutions. It highlighted the bank’s achievements in innovation and digital transformation, and its role in supporting the growth of Kuwait’s digital economy and developing personal and corporate banking services.
The delegation also outlined Boubyan’s vision for the coming phase and its journey toward becoming an AI-powered financial institution, enabling the development of its business model and customer experience, enhancing operational efficiency, and strengthening its ability to adapt to changes and capitalize on growth opportunities.
On the sidelines of the meetings, Boubyan won three global awards from Global Finance magazine: “Best Islamic Bank for Transaction Banking,” “Most Innovative Islamic Bank,” and “Best Islamic Bank for Personal Banking.” These accolades reflect Boubyan’s broad leadership and distinction, and its ability to translate continuous development into services and solutions that meet customer needs and solidify its global standing.
The Boubyan delegation participated in the Kuwaiti Banks Reception organized by the Kuwait Banks Association on the sidelines of the meetings, under the patronage and presence of Bassel Al-Haroun, Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait, and with the participation of Minister of Finance Dr. Yaqoub Al-Rafai, Kuwait’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Thailand Dr. Meshal Al-Mansour, along with several central bank governors from Arab countries, chairmen of Kuwaiti banks’ boards of directors, senior executives of financial and banking institutions, and a select group of economic and investment figures from around the world.
The delegation also attended a luncheon hosted by Kuwait’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Thailand in honor of the Kuwaiti delegation participating in the annual meetings, attended by the Central Bank Governor, the Minister of Finance, and several representatives from Kuwait’s financial and banking sectors.
The meetings provide an international platform for exchanging views on fiscal and economic policies, leveraging diverse experiences in managing changes, and supporting long-term growth and stability opportunities, thereby giving participating institutions a clearer vision of the trends reshaping the global economy and banking industry.
Boubyan’s participation in the meetings strengthens its presence in global economic dialogue, enabling it to engage with international partners and discuss the key challenges and opportunities facing the financial sector. It also supports its ability to keep pace with global developments and leverage international best practices to enhance its banking services and strengthen its capacity to meet its clients’ needs efficiently and effectively.
