KUWAIT: The global EMEA Finance Magazine Europe, Middle East and Africa has awarded Kuwait Finance House (KFH) Best Islamic Bank in the Middle East, , Best Islamic Bank in Kuwait, and Best Bank in Kuwait awards, in addition to Most Innovative Bank in the Middle East 2017 award. Also, the magazine awarded KFH- Bahrain Best Islamic Bank in Bahrain 2017.

The awards came in recognition of KFH outstanding performance in the field of Islamic finance and its distinguished methodology of offering high end and innovative banking services and products as per highest standards of technology and quality.

The awards reflected the bank's success throughout 40 years of operation since establishment in 1977. KFH established concrete pillars for Islamic financing industry by developing staff, offering innovative services and products. KFH expanded globally where it operated in Bahrain, Saudi and in 1989 in Turkey. Then, the bank penetrated Asia by KFH Malaysia and Europe by KT Bank AG "KFH-Germany".

KFH's performance and professional commitment underscore its reputation that is based on its robust financial status, and its leadership in the Islamic finance industry.

The awards are of great importance, since such awards highlight the bank's integration and performance locally, regionally, and globally. EMEA Finance magazine is published six times a year. Relevant and informative supplements that provide analysis and investigation of special topics are frequently included with the magazine. EMEA Finance produces a premier magazine, related conferences, and a website.