After years of sluggish growth, Kuwait’s banking sector is finally booming and its financial institutions are capitalising. Among them is Kuwait International Bank, whose exciting new strategy puts people at the heart of its ambitions

Offering Sharia-compliant products and services, participatory banking is reshaping Morocco’s financial landscape

A number of leading financial institutions in Jordan are acknowledging the positive effect of financial inclusion on the overall wellbeing of the country’s economy

As the Federal Reserve sticks to its strategy of patience and the European Central Bank’s negative interest rates remain in place, it’s important to consider the impact these policies are having on the sukuk market in the GCC region

With the Islamic finance sector experiencing slow growth in 2018, this year promises more of the same. As the market’s rapid development moderates, the 2019 World Finance Islamic Finance Awards celebrate the companies still taking advantage of its abundant opportunities

In light of the mammoth environmental challenges we face, Islamic banking is attempting to change the world for the better with green sukuk

The bank is widely acclaimed for its unerring focus on successfully incorporating sustainability across all of its operations

Kuwait International Bank has placed customer prosperity at the heart of its business model as it helps to drive the digital transformation of the nation’s financial services sector

After a successful 2017, the Islamic finance sector looks set to encounter significant challenges this year. The World Finance Islamic Finance Awards 2018 celebrate those finding growth opportunities in new markets despite this uncertain landscape

KIB’s Mohammad Said El Saka explains the bank’s strategy to become Kuwait’s Islamic bank of choice

Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 programme will drive growth across the country, most notably in its asset management, tourism and insurance sectors

Despite difficult market conditions and challenging geopolitical events, the UAE’s banking sector has gone from strength to strength

The future of the Gulf region hangs on the success of its diversification efforts, meaning shrewd and forward-thinking investment strategies are more important than ever. The World Finance GCC Investment & Development Awards celebrate those that are most effectively driving development in the area

Through implementing wide-ranging economic and regulatory reforms Saudi Arabia is creating significant opportunities for asset managers

Following the oil price crash, Islamic banking has emerged as a key support for businesses looking to capitalise on the opportunities of economic diversification