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Kuwait Finance House (KFH) is considered a pioneer in the Islamic banking phenomenon known as ”Islamic Finance” or “Sharia’a” compliant banking. Kuwait Finance House (KFH) is the first Islamic bank established in 1977 in the State of Kuwait and today it’s one of the foremost Islamic financial institutions in the world.

THE HISTORY & THE BEGINNING

The Modern Expansion

Kuwait Finance House (KFH) is considered a pioneer in the banking phenomenon known as Islamic Finance or Shari’a Compliant Banking. KFH is the first Islamic bank established in 1977 in the State of Kuwait and today it’s one of the foremost Islamic financial institutions in the world.
KFH has steadily managed to expand its business and achievements to lead the Islamic banking industry and become a pioneer financial establishment, not only in the Islamic banking industry, but also in the banking sector as a whole, besides being one of the biggest lenders in both the local and regional markets. 
KFH’s largest shareholders include: Kuwait Investment Authority (Direct), Kuwait Awqaf Public Foundation (Direct), Public Authority for Minors’ Affairs (Direct), The Public Institution for Social Security (Indirect), as of 31-December-2014. 
KFH (KSE: KFIN) is a publically listed company on the Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE). 
KFH provides a wide range of banking Shari’a compliant products and services, covering real estate, trade finance, investment portfolios, commercial, retail and corporate banking and is available in Kuwait, Kingdom of Bahrain, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Malaysia, and Germany.

 

Islamic Banking.. A Distinct Concept

Islamic banking is a form of banking based on Islamic principles. Basically, in Islamic banking it is not allowed to pay and receive interest but rather it is based on profit sharing. Islamic banks focus on generating returns on investments through investment tools that are “Shari'a” compliant.

Vision & Mission

At KFH-Bahrain we believe that banking is not just about money. For us, it is something that can improve people’s lives.

The Story

Kuwait Finance House-Bahrain is a leading provider of Islamic commercial and investment banking services. Established in January 2002 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Kuwait Finance House-Kuwait, an industry leader for more than 30 years.

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WHY BANKING WITH US

Established in October 2002 as the first fully-owned subsidiary of Kuwait Finance House - Kuwait, KFH-Bahrain’s mission is to deliver excellence and innovation through a broad and integrated range of financial products and services that comply with Shari’a principles.