Issue 186
Cover Story
The Banking Sector Approaches the Current Environment from a Position of Strength
Central Bank of Kuwait Governor Basel Ahmad Al-Haroon sets out how monetary and macroprudential policy, forward-looking supervision, strong banking-sector buffers and continued investment in payments, cybersecurity and responsible innovation are supporting monetary and financial stability while strengthening Kuwait’s position as a trusted and competitive regional financial center.
In this issue
From Participation to Genuine Influence
Bank's Profits and Economy
Oil Price Volatility Remains a Key Source of Instability for Kuwait’s Economy
Oil-price volatility affects far more than Kuwait’s fiscal and external balances, influencing investment, banking liquidity, credit conditions and consumer confidence....
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Fitch Affirms Kuwait at ‘AA-’; Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Kuwait’s Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) at ‘AA-‘ with a Stable Outlook. A full list of...
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Kuwait’s Banks: The Road to New Kuwait 2035
As Kuwait advances New Kuwait Vision 2035, its banking sector is positioned to play an increasingly important role in financing...
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Economic activity recovers despite ongoing Gulf conflict-linked pressures
The National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) issued its report on Kuwait’s economy, titled “Economic Activity Recovers Despite Ongoing Gulf Conflict-Linked...
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