Markaz Named “Kuwait’s Best Investment Bank” at Euromoney’s Awards for Excellence 2026

Kuwait Financial Centre “Markaz” announced that it has been named “Best Investment Bank in Kuwait” at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, one of the world’s leading awards programs in the banking and financial services industry. The awards recognize financial institutions that demonstrate outstanding performance in innovation, client service, transaction execution, and market leadership. Winners are selected through a comprehensive evaluation process that considers institutional performance, market activity, client outcomes, and the ability to deliver effective financial solutions in an evolving operating environment.

This achievement reflects Markaz’s position as one of Kuwait’s leading financial institutions and highlights its active role in supporting the continued development of Kuwait’s capital markets. It also underscores Markaz’s strength in investment banking, particularly in structuring and executing complex transactions across equity capital markets, debt capital markets, IPOs and listings, capital structure advisory, restructuring, disposition services, and mergers and acquisitions advisory, reflecting its ability to enable clients and support the achievement of their long-term objectives.

The recognition comes as Kuwait’s capital markets continue to evolve, supported by regulatory reforms, rising investor participation, and growing demand for advanced investment banking and corporate advisory solutions. Against this backdrop, Markaz continues to play an active role by supporting companies, institutions, and family-owned businesses, and by executing strategic transactions that contribute to deepening Kuwait’s financial ecosystem and facilitating access to capital through comprehensive advisory solutions.

This achievement represents the 18th award Markaz has received from Euromoney, bringing its overall record to nearly 100 accolades from reputable regional and international institutions and platforms. The continuity of these recognitions reflects Markaz’s institutional approach, which is centered on providing customized, value-driven financial solutions built on a deep understanding of clients’ needs and strategic objectives.

Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Ahmed Al-Falah, Managing Director, Investment Banking at Markaz, said: “Since its inception over 50 years ago, Markaz has remained committed to supporting innovation in Kuwait’s financial sector. This recognition reflects the confidence our clients place in us, particularly in a dynamic market that requires strategic advisory, innovative solutions, and strong execution capabilities, all of which are embodied by the Markaz team in everything we deliver. I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to the members of the team for their dedication, expertise, and spirit of collaboration, all of which played a fundamental role in achieving this milestone. Markaz will continue its commitment to helping clients achieve their strategic ambitions through innovative solutions that contribute to raising industry standards and supporting the growth of Kuwait’s capital markets.”