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Kuwait banking system is strong and well-capitalized, with liquidity and governance to support growth

In an insightful interview, H.E. Basel Ahmad Al-Haroon, Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK), shares Kuwait’s approach to navigating a dynamic global landscape—covering global trends, monetary policy, financial stability, sustainable finance, and digital transformation. He highlights a strong, well-regulated banking sector with solid indicators, positioned to finance national development priorities, and notes Kuwait’s resilience amid uncertainty. The discussion sets out CBK’s prudent, balanced monetary stance—using tools such as the discount rate to preserve the dinar’s competitiveness while supporting sustainable growth.