Kuwait Finance House (KFH) Group took part in the Global Banking & Markets Middle East Conference, held June 27 at the Madinat Jumeirah Conference & Events Centre in Dubai. The event drew over 2,000 senior leaders, investors, sovereign representatives, corporates, and banking experts from the Middle East and beyond, positioning itself as one of the region’s foremost financial gatherings. Featuring more than 140 speakers and facilitating numerous business meetings, the conference aims to foster regional and global financial collaboration.
At the event, Nasser AlShaya, General Manager of Corporate Banking and Syndication at KFH, emphasized the Group’s prominent role as a leading Islamic financial institution and an active contributor to economic growth and development projects within its operational markets. He highlighted KFH’s engagement with a broad spectrum of banking entities, investors, and corporates, showcasing its extensive range of financing and banking services.
“KFH is among the world’s largest Islamic financial institutions. Through the conference, we demonstrated our expertise in areas including corporate banking, syndicated and project finance, trade finance, treasury solutions, and capital markets services, complemented by innovative Islamic banking products tailored to market needs,” AlShaya stated. He also noted the event's value in reinforcing partnerships, exploring new business opportunities, and discussing financing prospects related to infrastructure, energy, real estate, and other strategic sectors.
Khalid AlRukhayes, Deputy General Manager of Global Markets Trading and Investments at KFH, described the conference as a vital forum for addressing trends and developments impacting global and regional financial markets. He pointed to discussions on treasury activities, fixed income, sukuk markets, investment strategies, risk management, and emerging opportunities within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and wider region.
“The conference brings together influential decision-makers from banks, sovereign bodies, investment firms, asset managers, and corporate issuers, facilitating rich exchanges of market insights and collaborative initiatives,” AlRukhayes said. He explained that KFH’s participation supports its strategic goal of maintaining close engagement with evolving market dynamics while enhancing cooperation with key financial stakeholders.
During the conference, KFH representatives engaged in in-depth talks on capital markets, sukuk issuance, liquidity management, treasury solutions, and investment opportunities, underscoring the Group’s proficiency in global markets and its commitment to delivering value-driven client solutions. AlRukhayes added that the Group’s strong presence at the event reinforces its position as a leader in Islamic finance and bolsters its efforts to expand regional partnerships and contribute to financial market development.
Visitors to the KFH pavilion—including investors, fund managers, banking professionals, and market specialists—expressed significant interest in the Group’s offerings. Attendees commended KFH’s sustained growth, robust financial performance, innovation in Islamic banking products, and its influential role in advancing Islamic finance throughout the region and internationally.