KFH to participate in World Islamic Banking Conference

Conference to be held in Bahrain from Dec 4-6

KUWAIT: Kuwait Finance House (KFH) will participate in the 24th Annual World Islamic Banking Conference (WIBC) themed “Drivers of Economic Growth and Risks: Policy Makers & Regulators” to be held in Bahrain from 4-6 December.

KFH’s participation as a platinum strategic partner for the 3rd consecutive year comes as part of its ongoing commitment towards taking part in the international financial forums that seek to improve Islamic banking and underscore the importance of this industry regionally and globally. KFH delegation is chaired by the Group CEO Mazin Al-Nahedh. Also, KFHBahrain CEO Abdulhakeem Alkhayyat is participating in a discussion panel in the conference that will be held under the sponsorship of Rasheed Mohammed Al-Maraj Governor, Central Bank of Bahrain.

The conference is seen as a good opportunity for bankers and lawmakers to exchange experiences and participate in important discussions for the benefit of Islamic finance and global economy. Several key points will be discussed at the conference such as Global Sukuk Market Trends and Development, Use of Gold as a Financial Product in Islamic Finance, Strengthening and Developing the Islamic Economy, Harnessing Digital Technologies to Stay Competitive and Address Evolving Customer Preferences, Sustainable, Equitable and Inclusive Growth -Enhancing financial inclusion through Islamic Finance, and New Horizons for Islamic Finance.

KFH strives to sponsor events and activities that aim at developing the Islamic finance industry that is witnessing remarkable growth and gaining great momentum regionally and globally. Moreover, KFH, thanks to its extensive experience and long track record in this industry, not to mention the huge geographical expansion, strengthens its position and reputation as a reference for Islamic banking and finance.