Markaz Wins “Best Local Investment Bank 2025” and “Best Asset Manager in Kuwai” 2025” Awards from EMEA Finance

(MENAFN- TRACCS) Kuwait, 1 April 2026: Kuwait Financial Centre “Merkaz” announced that it has won “he “Best Local Investment Ban” 2025“ and “Best Asset Manager in Kuwait 2025” awards from EMEA Finance at the Middle East Banking Awards 2026 ceremony held recently in Dubai. The awards reflect Markaz’s leading position in the market and its role in providing investment solutions across Asset Management and Investment Banking. Award recipients are selected based on criteria established by industry experts, including the evaluation of institutional performance, the number and size of executed transactions, the ability to adapt to market changes, the level of innovation, and professional reputation.

Markaz was represented at the awards ceremony by Ms.–Fay Al Bader – Manager, Investment Banking, and Mr.–Basel Al Habib – Assistant Manager, MENA Equities. Their participation represents the key role played by specialized professionals across Markaz’s various teams in supporting its presence and enhancing its competitiveness in regional markets.

The recognition’ underscores Markaz’s expertise and established track record in Investment Banking, its MENA Equities platform, and Asset Management operations across public and private asset classes.

Markaz’s receipt of an award from EMEA Finance for the 13th year affirms the continuity of its institutional approach centered on developing tailored financial solutions grounded in a deep understanding of clients’ needs and investment objectives. This recognition further reinforces Mark’az’s record of nearly 98 awards received from reputable regional and international platforms, reflecting its established presence and the confidence placed in its performance by international institutions within the financial services sector.

Commenting on the occasion, Amani I. Al-Omani, Managing Director- MENA Equities at Markaz, said: “This award represents the depth of Markaz’s investment expertise and its research-driven approach to Asset Management. It also underscores our execution capabilities and our role as a trusted advisor to clients across the region. Ongoing acknowledgement from international institutions demonstrates ’ur team’s ability to deliver sustainable performance across market cycles, while providing investment solutions aligned with o’r clients’ long-term”objectives.”

Ahmed Al Falah, Mana–ing Director – Investment Banking at Markaz, commented:
“Winning the Best Local Investment Bank award is a recognition of the collective effort, expertise and dedication of our investment banking team. It also highlights the long-standing relationships we have built with our clients over the years and the trust they place in us. This recognition reinforces our continued focus on delivering tailored investment banking solutions that a’dress our clients’ evolving needs and support their long-term, sustainable growth.

As Markaz continues to expand its activities across Investment Banking, Asset Management, and MENA Equities, the awards it has received reaffirm its disciplined investment approach and ongoing commitment to delivering specialized financial services and investment strategies, ’ligned with clients’ needs and evolving market conditions.

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