Global trade realignment is reshaping logistics flows across the Red Sea Corridor, Arabian Peninsula, East Africa, India and South-east Asia. This Impact Report examines how new trade routes, infrastructure investment and technological innovation are redefining maritime connectivity and regional competitiveness.The publication – produced in partnership with Folk Maritime, a regional liner headquartered…
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Interview: Sheikh Meshaal Jaber Al Sabah, Director General, Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority, on strengthening resilience by building a broader base of non-oil revenue sources How are trade and investment playing a role in accelerating Kuwait’s economic diversification? SHEIKH MESHAAL JABER AL SABAH: Trade and investment are central to Kuwait’s economic transition. Efforts to modernise…
Interview: Abdullah AlTerkait, Chairman, Al Safat Investment Company, on strengthening market liquidity and investor confidence Where do you see the most promising investment opportunities emerging across non-oil sectors? ABDULLAH ALTERKAIT: Regulatory innovation, such as Kuwait’s financial technology (fintech) sandbox, has accelerated digital finance solutions and enabled fintechs to scale and…
Interview: Basel Al Haroon, Governor, Central Bank of Kuwait, on liquidity, innovation, risk management and shaping future competitiveness How has recent growth in domestic banking assets affected liquidity levels and the ability of banks to finance large-scale infrastructure projects? BASEL AL HAROON: Banking sector assets grew by 4.6% in 2024, demonstrating the sector’s resilience even amid tighter…
Interview: Mai Al Owaish, CEO, Kuwait Credit Information Network Company, on enhancing credit information exchange To what extent is the role of credit information evolving, particularly in improving access to financing and supporting decision-making? MAI AL OWAISH: Reliable credit data allow lenders to assess risk accurately and make smarter decisions, whether it is for a small personal loan or…
Interview: Isam Al Sager, Group CEO, National Bank of Kuwait, on driving innovation, digital transformation and financial inclusion In what ways are digital banking and financial technology reshaping customer expectations? ISAM AL SAGER: Digital platforms now dominate retail transactions, with younger generations driving demand for seamless, real-time and contactless payments. For corporations, digital…
Interview: Khaled Yousef Al Shamlan, Group CEO, Kuwait Finance House, on fostering innovation and public-private collaboration What strategic measures should Kuwaiti Islamic financial institutions take to further solidify their position amid rising regional and global competition? KHALED YOUSEF AL SHAMLAN: Kuwaiti Islamic financial institutions should pursue a multi-faceted strategy, exploring both…
Interview: Mohammad Saud Al Osaimi, CEO, Boursa Kuwait, on boosting Kuwait’s global reach and investor confidence Which new structural adjustments or market changes are being introduced to further develop Kuwait’s capital markets? MOHAMMAD SAUD AL OSAIMI: Kuwait has implemented a wide-ranging set of structural reforms, improving efficiency and strengthening its appeal to both institutional and…
