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 and specialises in conceptualising the development and introduction of innovative, “shari'a” compliant banking and investment products, all of which are delivered by a staff of experienced and dedicated professionals that are empowered to think innovatively and act strategically.
KFH-Bahrain pioneers the introduction of compelling financial solutions in a fast-growing, high-demand Islamic banking industry.
It is our mission to take Islamic banking and finance to new heights through an unwavering focus on innovation and the desire to deliver excellence in everything we do including the development and offer of a broad and integrated range of products and services that are in perfect harmony with “Shari'a” principles.
This commitment to excellence is further combined with a commitment to long-term relationships with customers and to the markets in which we operate with a view towards:
- Creating wealth and assets for our stakeholders.
- Supporting advancements and growth in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) economies and others in which we invest; and
- Promoting awareness and the use of Islamic banking and financing vehicles worldwide.
Our mission and our commitment are backed by a robust financial position and a long and proven heritage of ingenuity, integrity and thought-based leadership.
THE ISLAMIC PIONEER CORPORATION SINCE 1977
Kuwait Finance House Timeline
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Officially started operating in Bahrain
2002
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Acquired a 50% ownership interest in Durrat Khaleej Al-Bahrain Company (Durrat Al-Bahrain).
2003
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KFH-Bahrain own a 60% stake in Canterbury Limited New Zealand
2004
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Launch of the region's first unique “Ijara Card” finance product
2006
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Established an Investment Bank in Jordan, Kuwait Finance House (Jordan)
2007
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Received Best Project Finance House
2008
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Achieved the ‘Best Islamic Wealth Management’ award at the Islamic Business and Finance Awards 2009 organised by CPI Financial
2009
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Strategic Partners of The World Islamic Banking Conference
2010
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Achieved the 'Best Mobile Application-Bahrain e-Content Award 2011'
2011
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Launched the highly successful "Libshara" Saving Account
2012
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Achieved the 'Best Investment Advisory Service for Three-Way Banker Merger' from CPI Financial Banker Middle East Product Awards
2013
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Achieved the ‘Best New Retail Financial Product” 2014 for Tamweely Personal Finance
2014
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Launched the Wealth Management Services
2015
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Launched "Mazaya" - Social Housing Finance scheme with Ministry of Housing
2016
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Achieved the “Outstanding Performance for Credit Cards Issued in Bahrain 2017” award.
2017