Kuwait Finance House initiated discussions about a possible merger with Ahli United Bank in July 2017.

However, the deal encountered delays, with the Central Bank of Kuwait requesting a reassessment in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In 2022, Kuwait Finance House's completed its acquisition of Ahli United Bank for $11.6 billion.

Additionally, the Group also provides life insurance products in both conventional and Takaful schemes.

[10] In 2018, Ahli United Bank signed an agreement with Bahrain’s labor fund, Tamkeen, to provide a BHD 40 million portfolio for subsidized financing to eligible medium and large-sized enterprises in Bahrain.