Kuwait: Kuwait Financial Centre “Markaz” announced a number of new leadership appointments approved by the Board of Directors during its meeting held on May 7, 2026.

• Mr. Abdul Latif Al-Nisf has been appointed as Deputy Chief Executive Officer.

• Ms. Dina Al-Rifai, Executive Vice President, has been appointed as "Director" of Wealth Management and Business Development.

• Mr. Ghazi Al-Osaimi, Executive Vice President, has been appointed as "Director" of Equity Management for the Middle East and North Africa region.

The Board of Directors also accepted the resignation of Ms. Amani Al-Omani, Managing Director – MENA Equities, at her request to retire after a distinguished career spanning more than 24 years at The Center. The Board and Executive Management expressed their sincere appreciation to Ms. Al-Omani for her valuable contributions and efforts throughout her tenure, wishing her continued success in her future endeavors.

These appointments come as part of the Center’s commitment to continue developing its leadership cadres, enhancing its institutional readiness, and supporting its strategic plans for growth and expansion in the various markets and sectors in which it operates.

About Kuwait Financial Centre "Markaz "

Kuwait Financial Centre (K.S.C.P.) “Markaz” was established in 1974 and has become one of the region’s leading financial institutions in asset management and investment banking. As of December 31, 2025, Markaz managed assets totaling KWD 1.52 billion (USD 4.98 billion). Markaz was listed on the Kuwait Stock Exchange in 1997. Over the years, Markaz has achieved significant milestones by redefining innovation in financial services, creating unique investment vehicles and opening new investment avenues tailored to investor needs. These include the Markaz Premium Returns Fund – Mumtaz, the first local equity mutual fund; the Markaz Real Estate Fund, the first open-ended real estate investment fund in Kuwait; the Opportunity Financial Fund, launched by Markaz in 2005, the first options fund in the Gulf region; and the Gulf Momentum Fund, the first fund of its kind to invest in Kuwait and the Gulf markets using the momentum methodology.

For more information, please contact :

Sundus Saad

Corporate Communications Department

Kuwait Financial Centre Company "Markaz"

ssaad@markaz.com

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