'Bait Al-Mal' Strengthens International Presence with Views on Economic Development and Regional and Global Transformations
Bait Al-Mal's participation in global forums with awards and Islamic financing.
Translated by Qiyas from الراي — Original source
Bital Tamwil’s participation underscored its influential international presence at major global economic and financial forums, where it presented strategic insights on the prospects for economic development, rapid transformations in regional and global markets, and the exploration of promising opportunities. The bank highlighted the growing role of Islamic finance in supporting financial stability and financing sustainable growth, alongside strengthening partnerships with international financial and investment institutions.
Bital Tamwil’s delegation took part in a series of meetings and dialogues that brought together finance ministers, central bank governors, senior executives, and representatives of global financial and investment institutions. These discussions focused on key global economic and financial developments, growth prospects, and ways to strengthen the resilience of the banking sector and its role in supporting sustainable development.
During these meetings, Bital Tamwil showcased its pioneering experience in Islamic finance, digital transformation, financial innovation, and enhancing customer experience, while emphasizing its role in providing innovative banking and financing solutions that contribute to economic development and financial stability.
The group’s delegation affirmed that participation in global meetings represents an important opportunity to strengthen relations with international financial institutions and to learn about best practices and future trends in the banking sector, thereby enhancing the group’s ability to capitalize on unique opportunities, boost its competitiveness, and continue delivering added value to customers and shareholders.
Al-Marzouq participated in a dialogue session at the Asia-Gulf Economic Forum, held at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok on the sidelines of the annual meetings. The session was titled “Banking, Investment, and Digital Infrastructure.”
During the session, Al-Marzouq highlighted the growing strategic importance of relations between Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and Asia, and the pivotal role of the banking sector in enhancing economic integration between the two regions.
Al-Shamlan also participated in a dialogue session titled “Core Banking and Balance Sheet Partnerships,” which addressed the growing banking cooperation between GCC countries and Asia, increasing trade flows, and rising demand for Sharia-compliant financing solutions.
The forum was attended by a distinguished group of senior officials and decision-makers, including Jassim Al-Budaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council; Dr. Yaqoob Al-Rafai, Minister of Finance; Bassel Al-Haroun, Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait; as well as central bank governors, ambassadors of GCC countries, and leaders of financial, investment, and technology institutions from across the Gulf and Asia.
Bital Tamwil’s delegation also attended the Kuwaiti Banks Reception organized by the Kuwait Banks Association, under the patronage of Bassel Al-Haroun, Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait. The event was attended by governors of Arab central banks, chairmen of the boards of Kuwaiti banks, senior leaders from the financial and banking sectors, and several prominent international economic figures.
Additionally, Bital Tamwil’s delegation participated in a dinner hosted by the Kuwaiti Embassy in the Kingdom of Thailand, attended by Kuwait’s Ambassador to Thailand, Dr. Meshal Al-Mansour, along with a number of government officials, Kuwaiti banking leaders, and participation in reception events organized by several Gulf central banks.
On the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank meetings, a delegation from the Alinma Investment Group received seven prestigious awards at the 19th edition of the 2026 Global Islamic Finance Awards, presented by Global Finance magazine, underscoring the Group’s leadership in the Islamic finance sector and the success of its strategy in achieving sustainable growth and strengthening its global presence. The awards included:
