Kuwait City – Kuwait Projects Company (Holding) – KIPCO – was included in Forbes Global 2000 list of the world’s largest publicly traded companies for 2026, one of the most prominent global rankings of companies in the financial markets. KIPCO was one of four Kuwaiti companies included in the ranking this year.

Forbes magazine publishes this list annually, based on four key financial indicators: revenue, profits, assets, and market value, making it one of the most comprehensive and widely followed global rankings for assessing company size and performance.

KIPCO’s inclusion on the list reflects the strength of its diversified investment portfolio, its disciplined approach to financial management, its long-term investment strategy, and the robustness of its business model across multiple sectors and markets.

On this occasion, KIPCO Group CEO Sheikha Adana Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah said, “KIPCO’s inclusion in the Forbes Global 2000 list is an independent confirmation of the Group’s business strength and resilience. It also reflects our disciplined approach to building a diversified investment portfolio, strengthening our financial position, and achieving sustainable and long-term value for our shareholders.”

She added, "This achievement confirms the commitment of the teams across the group's various companies, and the collective performance of our portfolio companies. We continue to implement our strategy, and remain committed to allocating capital efficiently, enhancing good governance, and seizing opportunities that support sustainable growth in the markets in which we operate."

Over the past years, KIPCO has continued to implement its strategy aimed at strengthening its investment portfolio, increasing its financial flexibility, and supporting the long-term growth of its operating companies. The Group has successfully completed a number of strategic transactions and strengthened its financial position through proactive management of its obligations, while also continuing to develop its sustainability and corporate governance framework.

KIPCO’s inclusion in Forbes’ list of the world’s top 2000 listed companies reinforces its position as one of the region’s leading investment holding companies and embodies its ongoing commitment to delivering long-term value through the disciplined execution of its strategy, diversification of its investment portfolio, and adoption of a responsible growth approach.

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A brief overview of Kuwait Projects Company :

Kuwait Projects Company (Holding) is a holding company focused on investing in the Middle East and North Africa region. KIPCO's strategy, which has been successful for over 35 years, is based on acquiring companies in the region, developing and expanding them, and then selling them.

The KIPCO Group operates in several sectors, but its core activities include companies active in financial services, food, media, oil and petrochemicals, real estate, and education. The Group also holds major ownership stakes in commercial banks, asset management firms, and investment banking companies.

For more information, please contact:

Iman Al-Awadi

Senior Vice President of Communications and Investor Relations for the Group

eman.alawadhi@kipco.com

Mishari Al-Duhaym

Senior Director of Communications and Investor Relations

Meshari.Alduhaim@kipco.com

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