Kuveyt Türk has been named “Best Islamic Bank in Türkiye” at the “World’s Best Islamic Banks 2026” awards organized by international publication Global Finance. Kuwait Finance House (KFH), Kuveyt Türk’s majority shareholder, also received a total of seven awards at the same ceremony, including the “World’s Best Islamic Bank 2026” award.
Kuveyt Türk, Türkiye’s leading participation bank, continues to earn international recognition for its innovative approach to banking and strong performance. Named “Best Islamic Bank in Türkiye” at the 19th annual “World’s Best Islamic Banks 2026” awards organized by international publication Global Finance, Kuveyt Türk has once again reinforced its pioneering position in Türkiye’s participation banking sector.
The award, presented following an evaluation based on criteria such as growth, profitability, geographical reach, strategic relationships, new business development, digital and product innovations, reputation, and customer satisfaction, once again demonstrates Kuveyt Türk’s strength in participation banking.
“We successfully represent global participation banking in Türkiye”
Receiving the award at a ceremony held in Bangkok, Thailand, as part of the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group, Kuveyt Türk CEO Ufuk Uyan expressed his pleasure at being named “Best Islamic Bank in Türkiye” by Global Finance for consecutive years. Uyan continued: “The international achievements of our majority shareholder, Kuwait Finance House (KFH) Group, further strengthen its position within the global participation banking ecosystem. At Kuveyt Türk, we successfully represent this vision in Türkiye through our commitment to digitalization, sustainability, and customer-centric banking. This award is a tangible reflection of the global recognition of our contribution to Türkiye’s participation banking economy.”
KFH Receives Seven Prestigious Awards
Kuwait Finance House (KFH), Kuveyt Türk’s majority shareholder, further reaffirmed its leadership and position in the global participation finance sector by receiving seven prestigious international awards at the same ceremony. In addition to the “World’s Best Islamic Bank” award, KFH Group received awards in the categories of “World’s Best Islamic Corporate Bank,” “World’s Best Islamic Bank for Corporate Social Responsibility,” “World’s Best Islamic Project Finance Bank,” “Best Islamic Bank in Kuwait,” “Best Islamic Bank in Bahrain” (KFH Bahrain), and “Best Islamic Bank in Türkiye.”
These awards are particularly significant as they reflect KFH’s ongoing efforts to advance sustainability, governance, and digital innovation while maintaining strong financial performance and balanced, sustainable growth across its markets. They also demonstrate the success of the Group’s sustainable growth strategy and its ability to adapt to changing economic conditions and operational challenges across different markets, supporting its ambition to rank among the world’s top 100 banks.