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Abdul Wahab Al Rushood, Acting Group CEO, Kuwait Finance House (KFH): Interview
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Interview:Abdul Wahab Al Rushood What opportunities do you see for greater collaboration between established banks and financial technology (fintech) firms? ABDUL WAHAB AL RUSHOOD: Regulatory bodies in Kuwait have been supportive and adaptive to consumer demands for digital services. Not only have they allowed established banks to provide new digital services without applying for a different…
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Basel Al Haroon, Governor, Central Bank of Kuwait: Interview
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Interview:Basel Al Haroon Where do you see potential for Kuwait’s banking industry in the coming years, and how do you expect lending to evolve amid rising interest rates? BASEL AL HAROON: Kuwait’s banking sector demonstrated its resilience during the global financial crisis and Covid-19 pandemic. The low interest-rate environment since 2020 and pandemic-related moratoriums have resulted…
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Sheikh Meshaal Jaber Al Sabah, Director-General, Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA): Interview
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Interview:Sheikh Meshaal Jaber Al Sabah Which sectors offer promising investment opportunities in the post-Covid-19 recovery phase? SHEIKH MESHAAL JABER AL SABAH: Kuwait was in a strong and stable position after the Covid-19 pandemic due in part to the mitigating measures taken to alleviate the adverse impact of the crisis. The country has witnessed a gradual economic recovery supported by higher…
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Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah: Viewpoint
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Viewpoint:Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah As the representative of the Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, I restate Kuwait’s continuing commitment to regional and international environmental resolutions and initiatives. The Middle East Green Initiative Summit, held in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt in late 2022, gave Kuwait an opportunity to reaffirm the New…

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Tips and information for travellers to Kuwait
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Language Arabic is the official language, although English is widely used and understood. It is relatively easy to get around using just English, and many business meetings are conducted in this language. Any correspondence with government offices should be sent in Arabic. Other widely spoken languages include Hindi, Farsi, Urdu and Filipino. Visas The following can get a tourist visa on arrival or…

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Hotel options in Kuwait
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CROWNE PLAZA KUWAIT AL THURAYA CITY Airport Road, Kuwait City 81006 T: +965 1848 111/ 2473 2100 www.crowneplaza.com/Kuwait reservation.atc@ihg.com Rooms: 207 rooms. Business & Conference Facilities: 13 meeting rooms and five ballrooms with a maximum hosting capacity of 2500 people, a business centre, technical concierge, office supplies, and photocopying and printing services. Health & Leisure…
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The Report: Kuwait 2022: Legal Framework
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While it is common knowledge that laws in the Middle East include restrictions on foreign parties doing business that do not apply to citizens, progress has been made in recent years to facilitate foreign investment and participation in businesses in the region. Kuwait was a pioneer in this regard, with the promulgation of the Foreign Direct Investment Law in 2014, which has since been replicated in…
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The Report: Kuwait 2022: Education & Health
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With one of the largest relative youth cohorts in the Gulf – the share of the population under 35 stood at 50% as of 2022 – Kuwait has a vested interest in achieving positive learning and health outcomes for nationals and foreign residents alike. As was the case around the world, the Covid-19 pandemic posed specific and immediate challenges for educators and medical workers in the country, which…
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The Report: Kuwait 2022: ICT
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Technology development is central to Kuwait’s long-term plans to diversify the economy, with the government attempting to position the country as a regional leader in ICT and financial services. The competition in those spaces across the GCC is fierce, and countries such as the UAE and Saudi Arabia are making concerted investment in ICT infrastructure and financial technology. The highly competitive…