Kamco Invest has been recognized as Kuwait’s Best Investment Bank for Debt Capital Markets (DCM) for the second consecutive year at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026. The announcement was made on July 25 in Kuwait City, highlighting the firm’s significant role in the regional debt capital markets during 2025.
The award follows a rigorous evaluation process by Euromoney, which included the review of Kamco Invest’s achievements, transaction history, and its overall contribution to local and regional debt capital markets, along with an in-depth interview with the judging panel. The firm’s Debt Capital Markets team led and managed 14 transactions totaling USD 7.0 billion in 2025, encompassing 13 sukuk and bond issuances worth USD 6.7 billion across Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. Additionally, the team executed a USD 304 million liquidity management deal for a Kuwaiti company.
Kamco Invest served as Joint Lead Manager on six bond issuances valued at USD 2.9 billion and seven sukuk issuances amounting to USD 3.8 billion. Within Kuwait alone, the company participated in seven issuances totaling USD 3.3 billion for prominent local banks, including two in Kuwaiti dinar and five in U.S. dollars. Regionally, its activities extended to managing three transactions worth USD 1.5 billion in the UAE, two transactions totaling USD 1.4 billion in Saudi Arabia, and one USD 500 million deal in Qatar.
Abdullah AlSharekh, Managing Director of Markets and Investment Banking at Kamco Invest, attributed the recognition to the firm’s consistent track record in managing debt capital market transactions. He underscored the trust placed in the company by clients and emphasized the firm’s dedication to delivering financing solutions tailored to evolving issuer and investor needs across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
Since establishing its debt capital markets platform, Kamco Invest has overseen more than USD 27.2 billion in conventional and Islamic debt issuances across all six GCC countries. The company's involvement in major corporate bond and sukuk issuances has reinforced its reputation as a leading debt advisor and manager, providing customized financing options across various sectors.
Omar Zaineddine, Executive Director of Capital Markets, noted that 2025 was a particularly strong year, with the value of completed transactions reaching record levels for the firm. He highlighted the team’s versatility in managing diverse mandates, including bonds, sukuk, and liquidity management solutions, which enabled Kamco Invest to respond effectively to shifting market conditions.
Kamco Invest’s Investment Banking division has managed over USD 48.3 billion in mandates since its inception. This figure includes USD 11.1 billion in equity capital market transactions, USD 27.2 billion in debt capital market deals, and USD 10 billion in merger and acquisition mandates as of March 31, 2026. The company aims to continue leveraging its local expertise and regional network to support clients and contribute to the ongoing development of debt markets across the GCC.