Islamic Finance · Since 1977
بيت التمويل الكويتي
A pioneering institution in the development of modern Islamic finance in Kuwait and across international markets.
The story
KFH was created to offer banking aligned with Islamic principles. Its expansion helped turn Sharia-compliant finance from a local alternative into a globally recognized financial sector.
Established by Amiri decree in 1977, KFH opened to customers in 1978. It expanded from one branch into a diversified international Islamic banking group.
Founded
1977
Home
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Field
Islamic Finance
Perspective
Kuwait to the world
Products & services
Retail and corporate banking
Real-estate finance
Trade finance
Investment and Sharia-compliant products
KFH operates across 12 countries — including Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Turkey, Malaysia, Germany, the UK, Egypt, Iraq and Libya — through more than 680 branches and over 18,000 employees, and is listed on both the Kuwait Stock Exchange and the Bahrain Bourse.
The institution helped build Kuwait’s role in the global Islamic-finance industry and widened the range of financial models available to households and businesses.
Timeline
KFH is incorporated as Kuwait’s first Islamic bank.
Customer operations begin from a single branch.
The institution expands Sharia-compliant services and supporting companies.
A broad network serves customers across multiple regions.