Kuwait International Bank (KIB) is an Islamic bank located in Kuwait City, founded in 1973. It offers various Islamic banking and finance services for individuals and corporate customers. [1]
It is a specialised bank regulated by the Central Bank of Kuwait and listed on the Kuwait Stock Exchange.[2]
History
KIB was incorporated in 1973 under the name Kuwait Real Estate Bank, with an initial focus on real‑estate‑related financing activities.[3] The bank was listed on the Kuwait Stock Exchange in 1984.[4] In 2007, the bank completed a strategic transition to operate in full compliance with Islamic Sharia principles, adopting its current name, Kuwait International Bank. Following this transition, KIB expanded its scope to offer a broader range of Sharia‑compliant banking and financial services while remaining regulated by the Central Bank of Kuwait.[5]
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References
- Company Overview of Kuwait International Bank K.S.C.P. retrieved 20 March 2017^
- Kuwait International Bank (KIB): Full Service Islamic Bank 18 January 2016, retrieved 20 March 2017^
- Kuwait International Bank (KIB) FF News, retrieved 2026-02-19^
- Kuwait International Bank AGBI, 2026-02-19, retrieved 2026-02-19^
- KIB FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 31 DECEMBER 2025 boursakuwait.com.kw, 31 December 2025, retrieved 19 February 2026^