KIB concluded its Platinum Sponsorship of the second GCC Housing Conference and “Baiti” Exhibition

Kuwait International Bank (KIB) concluded its participation as a Platinum Sponsor of the second GCC Housing Conference alongside “Baiti” Exhibition. The event was held from September 3 to 4, 2025, at The Arena – 360 Mall, under the patronage and in the presence of His Excellency the Minister of State for Municipal Affairs and Minister of State for Housing Affairs, Mr. Abdul Latif Hamed Hamad Al-Mishari. It brought together a distinguished group of government leaders, as well as regional and international experts.

This sponsorship reflects KIB’s ongoing commitment to supporting specialized initiatives in the real estate and housing sector, and to strengthening its role as a distinguished financial institution offering innovative financing solutions that contribute to sustainability and quality of life, in line with its slogan ‘Bank for Life.’

The conference addressed national strategies for housing care and real estate development, public-private partnerships, real estate and housing finance, smart cities and sustainability, and the role of technology in the housing sector.

During the ’Baiti’ exhibition, KIB’s pavilion attracted wide attention from visitors and participants. The Bank’s team introduced attendees to its latest banking products and services, and showcased KIB’s real estate financing solutions, designed to meet the aspirations of its valued customers.

Eng. Fahad Al Saleh, Senior Manager of Real Estate Advisory and Digital Solutions at KIB's Real Estate Department, took part in one of the specialized panel discussions, titled ‘Opportunities and Challenges in Real Estate Investment’, which discussed the role of the banking sector in strengthening public-private partnerships and accelerating the adoption of sustainable financing solutions that contribute to enhancing quality of life.

In this regard, Al Saleh said: “Our sponsorship and participation in this conference and exhibition embody our strategic commitment to supporting the real estate sector and promoting sustainable development within the community. The conference served as an important platform to engage with decision-makers and experts, enabling us to showcase our innovative financing solutions, powered by the latest digital technologies. These solutions are designed to facilitate access to real estate services, drive real estate investment and development, and promote sustainability by offering digital real estate products that meet the aspirations of individuals and the community.”

On his part, Abdulrahman Al Bahar, Head of Musawama Unit at KIB, said: “Our participation in this conference reflects the Bank’s continued commitment to supporting the real estate sector by providing innovative banking products and services that meet the needs of various customer segments. Being part of this important gathering also gave us the opportunity to highlight KIB’s role as a trusted partner in promoting urban and housing development, drawing on our extensive expertise in the real estate field and our contribution to building a more sustainable and higher-quality future.”

It is worth noting that, through this participation, KIB continues to strengthen its position in the local and regional banking sector by consistently supporting projects and events that align with national and GCC-wide directions in real estate development and sustainable housing, while also contributing to the realization of the New Kuwait 2035 vision.