On the occasion of Kuwait’s National Day celebrations, a national milestone reflecting on the nation’s journey of progress and achievement, the Kuwait Banking Association (KBA) affirms its pride in the pivotal role banks play in supporting the national economy, consolidating financial stability, and actively contributing to comprehensive and sustainable development. The KBA also continues its efforts to foster coordination between banks and government entities, and to strengthen dialogue with regional and international economic institutions, thereby solidifying Kuwait’s position as a leading financial center in the region.
On this occasion, the KBA highlights the contributions of the Kuwaiti banking sector across various economic and social fields, and the impactful initiatives undertaken by banks that reflect their deep national commitment and the integration of their roles with state institutions in supporting Kuwait Vision 2035 and enhancing the country’s standing as a regional financial and economic hub.
In this context, the KBA showcases the most prominent efforts and impactful initiatives undertaken by Kuwaiti banks, which embody their role as strategic partners in supporting the national economy and promoting sustainable development.
National Bank of Kuwait
National Bank of Kuwait Embodies National Identity Through Pioneering Development Initiatives
For over seventy years, the National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) has embodied the meaning of national identity through development initiatives that serve the community in various fields, including education, health, and the environment.
Reinforcing its position as one of the largest contributors to social responsibility in Kuwait, NBK recently financed several vital projects, most notably the expansion of the National Children’s Hospital for Hematology and Cancer Treatment at a cost of approximately KD 19 million, and the Shuwaikh Beach Development Project valued at KD 3 million. NBK also contributed to the construction of a multi-story parking garage and a public park in the Sharq area at a cost of approximately KD 7 million.
Regarding major deals that support the Kuwaiti economy, NBK led a syndicated financing agreement with Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) with a total value of KD 1.5 billion, the largest deal denominated in Kuwaiti dinars. NBK’s share of the total financing amounted to KD 495 million, making it the largest financier in the conventional financing segment. In support of sustainable practices, the bank signed the first green financing agreement in Kuwait with Mabanee Company to finance the S3 project in Sabah Al-Ahmad City. The “Bankee” program to promote financial literacy among young people has also witnessed a remarkable expansion, to include more than 100 schools and 50,000 students.
Commercial Bank of Kuwait
Commercial Bank of Kuwait strengthens its support for the national economy through financing, digital transformation, and community initiatives.
Commercial Bank of Kuwait contributes to supporting the national economy and participating in Kuwait’s comprehensive development by providing financing and credit facilities for major development projects within the framework of Kuwait Vision 2035. This supports economic growth prospects in Kuwait, boosts trade, and enhances liquidity and investment levels. Furthermore, the bank continues its efforts in digital transformation and excellence by offering advanced digital banking services to facilitate the customer banking experience and promote financial inclusion.
In terms of sustainability and social responsibility, Commercial Bank is keen to fulfill its social role through quality initiatives and innovative social programs that reflect its commitment to national identity and social responsibility. Among the most prominent of these are its partnerships with the six governorates of Kuwait to support initiatives aimed at preserving the environment and community and cultural programs, and the continuation of its prestigious award-winning campaigns such as the “Double Your Reward with Commercial Bank” campaign to promote charitable and humanitarian work in cooperation with charitable societies within the State of Kuwait, the “Make It Easy for Them” campaign to support construction and cleaning workers, as well as the “How Beautiful Our Heritage Is” campaign aimed at reviving authentic Kuwaiti heritage.
Gulf Bank
Gulf Bank: An Integrated Strategy to Support Sustainable Growth within Kuwait Vision 2035
Gulf Bank continues to solidify its position as a key driver of social and economic development in Kuwait through an integrated strategy aligned with Kuwait Vision 2035. This strategy focuses on financing vital projects and strengthening partnerships with the public and private sectors.
Since its inception, the bank has made development financing a cornerstone of its mission, contributing to the financing of major projects in the energy, infrastructure, housing, health, and education sectors, in addition to its ongoing support for national companies implementing these projects.
The bank’s role extends beyond providing credit facilities to include offering specialized consulting, technical, and engineering services, ensuring the efficient and sustainable execution of projects. It also places particular emphasis on financing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), recognizing their role in diversifying income sources and creating job opportunities for Kuwaiti youth. Gulf Bank also plays an active role in social responsibility by adopting sustainability (ESG) standards and supporting educational, cultural, and sporting initiatives. This enhances quality of life and reinforces the concept of comprehensive development by promoting financial inclusion and digital transformation, thus facilitating access to modern banking services for individuals and entrepreneurs.
The bank is committed to fulfilling its role as a strategic partner in supporting the national economy, balancing commercial growth with national responsibility, with the aim of establishing a more resilient and sustainable economy for future generations.
ِAl-Ahli Bank of Kuwait
Al-Ahli Bank of Kuwait .. A Partner in Development Plans and Achieving National Goals
Supporting the national economy is a top priority for the Ahli Bank of Kuwait, which dedicates all its resources to contributing to the realization of Kuwait’s development plans.
The bank continues to strengthen its leading national position by contributing to the financing of local companies and major projects across various sectors, including renewable energy projects such as the Shagaya project, the development of new residential cities such as Sabah Al-Ahmad City, and the development of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation projects, among others.
The bank supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through its advanced products and solutions and offers numerous exclusive benefits to entrepreneurs. It is also a major supporter of home building, a key priority for all citizens, as demonstrated by its recent launch of the ABK Build platform, which facilitates the construction process from planning to execution.
The bank employs a significant number of Kuwaiti citizens, supports the country’s digital transformation plan through its distinguished digital solutions, sponsors numerous social events, and contributes to achieving financial inclusion and enhancing banking and financial literacy. The bank celebrated the national holidays with a special event for employees, decorating its headquarters and ATMs with the Kuwaiti flag, and released a limited edition of one of its cards in the colors of the Kuwaiti flag.
Kuwait International Bank
KIB Continues its Contributions to Supporting Sustainability and Economic Development
On the occasion of the National Day celebrations, Kuwait International Bank (KIB) continues to solidify its position as a leading Islamic bank in supporting the national economy and sustainability throughout 2025. This is achieved through an integrated strategy aligned with Kuwait Vision 2035, which enhances the comprehensive development process in the country.
As part of its leadership in sustainability, the bank announced the issuance of $300 million in sustainable sukuk, which witnessed remarkable demand. This reflects investor confidence and KIB’s role in financing projects with environmental and social impact, supporting the diversification of funding sources, and promoting financial stability.
KIB also continued its investment in human capital by launching specialized programs such as H.I. Innovation and developing its staff through leadership programs in collaboration with international universities. Furthermore, the bank supports entrepreneurship through the KIB Mubader Center and the “Marketathon” program.
On the sports and community front, KIB sponsored the KIB | The Stadium hosted a show jumping event, organized the KIB Walkathon and blood donation drives, and supported heritage events and initiatives for people with disabilities and senior citizens.
These efforts culminated in the company receiving regional and international awards, affirming its role as a development partner contributing to building a more sustainable and competitive Kuwaiti economy.
Burgan Bank
Burgan Bank: Sustainable Growth and Strategic Partnerships to Support the Kuwaiti Economy
On the occasion of Kuwait’s National Day celebrations, Burgan Bank reaffirms its commitment to its role as a national banking institution actively contributing to the support of the national economy and enhancing comprehensive development. The bank continues its operations based on a strategy focused on achieving sustainable growth and supporting vital economic sectors, in line with Kuwait Vision 2035.
The bank was keen to translate these values into community initiatives during the National Day celebrations, including a special event in the Al-Mubarakiya area and the launch of a television advertisement under the slogan “Thank you to those whose actions have showered love and loyalty to the country,” highlighting the meanings of giving and belonging to the nation.
In this context, the bank continued to translate its vision into practical initiatives, most notably hosting the third edition of the Annual Investment Conference 2026 in cooperation with Kamco Invest under the theme “Visions and Strategies that Shape Opportunities,” reflecting its commitment to promoting investment dialogue and exploring opportunities in the local market. The bank also organized a community initiative, hosting local small businesses to showcase their products at its headquarters, in support of entrepreneurship.
The bank also values its strategic partnerships with various entities from the public and private sectors, including the Ministry of Interior, the General Fire Force, CODED, and various public and private schools and universities.
Kuwait Finance House
KFH Reinforces its Leadership by Financing Major Projects and Promoting Sustainable Development and Financial Inclusion
KFH contributes significantly to supporting the national economy and the comprehensive development process in line with Kuwait Vision 2035. This stems from its role as the first and largest Islamic bank in Kuwait and the second largest Islamic bank globally, and its commitment to the success of the state’s overall development project. The bank also provides support to companies, such as signing the largest Kuwaiti dinar-denominated banking facilities agreement, valued at 1.5 billion dinars, with the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC). The Islamic financing portion of this agreement amounted to 675 million dinars, of which 405 million dinars represents KFH’s share as the oil sector’s primary strategic partner.
The bank continues its efforts to expand partnerships with the Kuwaiti private sector and provide financing solutions for individuals, such as launching the “My Wedding” financing product. It also develops digital services for companies through the e-corp mobile application, offering online financing applications, gold investment and financing secured by gold, smart branches, and the KFHonline application, which provides 200 electronic services, thus enhancing financial inclusion. Kuwait Finance House (KFH) fulfills its social responsibility by contributing to education, health, youth, and special needs initiatives, supporting students, entrepreneurs, and innovators, promoting sustainability, protecting the environment, and participating in national events.
Among its most prominent community initiatives are a contribution of 15 million Kuwaiti dinars to build and equip a heart disease treatment center, the opening of the tenth wing at the Addiction Treatment Center, and its project to finance the reconstruction of Souq Al-Mubarakiya.
Boubyan Bank
Boubyan: Strengthening National Identity and Supporting the Local Economy
Boubyan Bank affirms its pride in its national journey and its pivotal role as an active national economic partner in supporting the stability of the Kuwaiti economy and contributing to achieving comprehensive and sustainable development.
The bank’s journey is guided by a firm conviction that banking is no longer limited to providing financial services, but extends to empowering productive sectors, facilitating business operations, and creating real economic value that benefits society as a whole.
Boubyan is committed to expanding its economic contributions by offering advanced banking solutions to various segments of society, enhancing digital services for individuals, supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), financing development projects, stimulating investments, and creating a more efficient and inclusive financial environment.
Furthermore, Boubyan is keen to emphasize its continued participation in national celebrations each year through a comprehensive program of initiatives and activities implemented by the bank during February, all aimed at strengthening national identity. In conjunction with this year’s celebrations, Boubyan Bank presented a special national message reflecting the spirit of the festivities and the values of belonging and pride in the beloved homeland of Kuwait, embodying the bank’s participation in this occasion as an integral part of the community.
On the community front, Boubyan Bank supported the organization of community events and activities, including the “Qout Market – Handicrafts Festival,” in support of local projects and artisans.
Warba Bank
Warba Bank, the people’s bank, by the people, and for the people.
Over the past fifteen years, Warba Bank has achieved remarkable growth, solidifying its position as a cornerstone of the Kuwaiti banking sector. However, our contribution to the national economy transcends mere numbers. We cultivate generations of Kuwaiti talent through our training and development programs, and we support youth initiatives that hone Kuwaiti skills to become the leaders of our sector tomorrow. We also work hand in hand with our community because we believe that the bank’s prosperity is the nation’s prosperity.
The initiative to establish Warba Bank was the first of its kind globally, with the participation of all Kuwaiti citizens without exception. This unique contribution, where the people represented 100% of the shareholders at the bank’s founding, was a testament to this. What distinguished this economic and financial initiative was the Kuwaiti government’s allocation of the majority of shares to its citizens as a form of long-term investment, ensuring stability for future generations. The bank is committed to being a partner in building the Kuwait of tomorrow, both economically and socially. Warba Bank also contributed to sustainability through the issuance of sustainable sukuk, reinforcing its commitment to becoming a leading bank in Kuwait in the field of sustainable finance and community development projects that meet environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards.
