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Kuwait’s tax reforms aimed at shoring up the post-oil economy
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After years of abundant public spending, GCC economies experienced a direct hit on their fiscal balances caused by the 2014 fall in oil prices. As such, Kuwait is following the regional trend of pursuing economic and fiscal reform programmes. Multiple government-led initiatives seek to support economic diversification, strengthen the private sector’s contribution to the economy and help keep…

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New rulebook lays out the legal framework governing Boursa Kuwait as well as regulations for short selling and swaps
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The modernisation of the country’s capital markets continued in April 2018 through the promulgation and implementation of Boursa Kuwait’s new rulebook. Its purpose is to clarify the regulatory and organisational framework of Boursa Kuwait and all other aspects of Kuwait’s stock exchange. The new rules provide, among other things, for the segmentation of the market into the premier market,…

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Handy tips for all travelers to Kuwait
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Etiquette It is customary to shake hands when introducing yourself. However, it is important to allow members of the opposite sex to extend their hand to initiate the handshake. It is also not uncommon to see men greet each other with kisses on both cheeks. The dress code during business meetings is professional and conservative, and exchange of business cards is customary. If you are travelling…

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Directory of government bodies and useful private organisations in Kuwait
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MINISTRIES Awqaf & Islamic Affairs 2248 7225 www.islam.gov.kw Commerce & Industry 2248 0000 www.moci.gov.kw Communications 2481 9033 www.moc.gov.kw Defence 2484 8300 www.mod.gov.kw Education 2484 8586 www.moe.edu.kw Electricity & Water 2537 1000 www.mew.gov.kw Finance 2248 0000 www.mof.gov.kw Foreign Affairs 2222 5555 www.mofa.gov.kw Health 2481 0932 www.moh.gov.kw Higher Education 1882…

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Selection of hotels in Kuwait
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COSTA DEL SOL HOTEL KUWAIT Al Shaab Al Bahari, Ibn Salam Street PO Box 4141, Hawally, 32072 T: +965 1830 083 F: +965 2266 2902 www.cdshotels.co info@cdshotels.co reservations@cdshotels.co Rooms: 100 rooms and suites. Business & Conference Facilities: Six meeting rooms and a ballroom with audio-visual equipment. Health & Leisure Facilities: Gym, specialised spa for ladies, an outdoor…

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A rally year:
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Kuwait in brief Position of strength: Efforts to diversify and shift to a knowledge-based economy encourage infrastructure development and investment Viewpoint: Emir Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmed Al Jaber Al Sabah Looking east: Enhanced cooperation and investment across a range of sectors is strengthening ties between China and the GCC A rally year: Plans to move to a private sectorled, knowledge-based…

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Kuwait in brief:
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Various developments point to healthy economic performance in the near term for Kuwait. Chief among them are the upgrade of the country’s stock exchange, which has been approved for inclusion in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index; the rollout of projects such as the Silk City development; major upgrades to the oil and gas downstream segment; and enhanced transport and logistics links that are set…
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Mohamed Al Osaimi, Acting CEO, Boursa Kuwait: Interview
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Interview:Mohamed Al Osaimi What gains are to be expected from the privatisation of Boursa Kuwait and Kuwait’s upgrade to emerging market status by several indices? MOHAMED AL OSAIMI: Boursa Kuwait’s privatisation and ongoing progressive market reforms have paved the way for the implementation of numerous regulatory and operational enhancements in the Kuwaiti equity market. These reforms…
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Khaldoun Al Tabtabaie, CEO, Kuwait Clearing Company (KCC): Interview
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Interview:Khaldoun Al Tabtabaie What guides KCC’s strategy, and what are the main challenges the entity has faced? KHALDOUN AL TABTABAIE: The pillars of KCC’s strategy include the contribution to capital market development initiatives, alignment with international best practices, improvement to core services, and most importantly, investment in human capital. One of the challenging aspects…
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Khaled Mahdi, Secretary-General, Supreme Council for Planning and Development: Interview
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Interview:Khaled Mahdi In what specific areas is the Kuwait National Development Plan (KNDP) 2020-25 aiming to enhance the country’s global competitiveness? KHALED MAHDI: Our largest sector in Kuwait – besides the oil industry – is the public sector, and we are working to restructure the government to improve its effectiveness, its operations and its delivery, thus changing its role from…