Kuwait Economic Research Highlights
The Report: Kuwait 2024
Kuwait, with one of the region’s most dynamic political systems and the world’s six-largest crude oil reserves, has seen significant GDP growth in recent years. As part of its efforts to diversify away from a reliance on...
Report: How can Kuwait’s upstream oil sector reach net zero?
Despite predictions of declining hydrocarbon consumption, significant demand remains due to economic transformations and disruptive events like the Covid-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Kuwait's banks target sustainable growth
In this Growth Perspectives video, OBG shows how Kuwaiti banks are embracing environmental, social and governance principles to contribute to the sustainable growth of the banking sector...
Increasing the accessibility of trading in Kuwait and the GCC
Talal Al Ajmi, CEO and Founder, VI Markets
In this Global Platform video, Talal Al Ajmi, CEO and Founder, VI Markets, talks about increasing the accessibility of trading. Financial markets have experienced significant changes compared to before the...
Kuwait Economic Spotlight
Overview
Kuwait's privatisation drive supports economic diversification plans
OBGplus
Kuwait’s GDP has undergone significant expansion in recent years, with the spike in global oil prices enabling the country to maintain a trade surplus amid domestic political changes, international...
Viewpoint
Emir Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah
OBGplus
On committing to progress and prosperity in difficult times
Overview
Kuwait's regulatory adjustments add to investment appeal
OBGplus
Kuwait’s government is actively seeking sizeable private and international investment in its economic diversification and privatisation drive. Therefore, it has made significant amendments to the country’s...
Interview
Basel Al Haroon, Governor, Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK)
OBGplus
On efforts to curb inflation and implement sustainable policy
Analysis
Potential reforms in Kuwait aim to boost economic resilience
OBGplus
Kuwait entered 2024 in a generally robust economic position thanks to improved fiscal and external balances. Following a formal change in executive leadership in late 2023, policymakers have the...
Interview
Abdulwahab Iesa Al Rushood, Acting Group CEO, Kuwait Finance House (KFH)
OBGplus
On economic diversification and opportunities for the domestic Islamic banking segment
Overview
Kuwait pursues diversification to achieve long-term development plan
OBGplus
Situated between Iraq and Saudi Arabia at the north-western corner of the Gulf, Kuwait operates as a constitutional monarchy, and is a founding member of both the GCC and the Organisation of the...
Kuwait's privatisation drive supports economic diversification plans
Emir Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah
Kuwait's regulatory adjustments add to investment appeal
Basel Al Haroon, Governor, Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK)
Potential reforms in Kuwait aim to boost economic resilience
Abdulwahab Iesa Al Rushood, Acting Group CEO, Kuwait Finance House (KFH)
Kuwait pursues diversification to achieve long-term development plan
Boosting investment in Kuwait’s capital markets
In this Growth Perspectives video, OBG shows how Boursa Kuwait has introduced reforms and launched new investment tools to support the development of the capital markets. The surge in market...
Special Reports on Kuwait & the GCC
Focus Report
Focus Report: Trade and investment opportunities in Oman's special economic and free trade zones
Recent disruptions to global supply chains and recognition from policymakers about the urgent need to diversify the economy are combining to stimulate industrial development in Oman...
ESG Intelligence Report
Report: What factors are driving social development in Saudi Arabia?
Vision 2030 includes social development initiatives to empower micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and citizens, promote entrepreneurship and widen access to financing...
ESG Intelligence Report
Report: The future of sustainable finance in Kuwait’s banking sector
The regulatory landscape for Gulf financial service providers is changing, with growing awareness of the need for banking institutions to adopt sustainable finance frameworks and responsible lending...
ESG Intelligence Report
Report: How can Saudi Arabia finance sustainable industrial development?
Guided by the Vision 2030 strategy for diversification, rapid advancements are being made in Saudi industry, mining, logistics and renewable energy. As the Kingdom works towards reaching net-zero...
ESG Intelligence Report
Report: The road to a zero-emission automotive industry in the Middle East and Africa
Automotive stakeholders are increasingly aware that the business-as-usual scenario that has sustained the industry for more than 100 years is no longer tenable. Regulatory changes and emissions-reduction...
ESG Intelligence Report
Report: How Qatar is confronting environmental and social challenges
With the publication of its National Environment and Climate Change Strategy in 2021, Qatar has recognised that a proactive and holistic approach is needed to meet the challenge of global warming and...
Focus Report
Report: Is the Gulf shipping and logistics sector future-ready?
In the wake of a period of severe disruption to global trade, Gulf shipping and logistics companies are adapting to government efforts to boost self-sufficiency in the region, while also investing...
Focus Report: Trade and investment opportunities in Oman's special economic and free trade zones
Report: What factors are driving social development in Saudi Arabia?
Report: The future of sustainable finance in Kuwait’s banking sector
Report: How can Saudi Arabia finance sustainable industrial development?
Report: The road to a zero-emission automotive industry in the Middle East and Africa
Report: How Qatar is confronting environmental and social challenges
Report: Is the Gulf shipping and logistics sector future-ready?
Inside Look: Financial Services in Kuwait
Kuwait’s banks are among the largest and most robust in the region. Asset growth has defined the sector’s trajectory in recent times, as Kuwaiti banks continued to recover from the disruptions of the...
Economic Reports & Interviews in the Middle East
Special Report
Report: Strategic investment driving green energy, digital innovation and sustainable growth in Oman
Oman is embarking on a transformative journey under Vision 2040, combining innovation and sustainability to redefine its economic landscape. This report showcases the sultanate’s wide-ranging efforts...
Special Report
Report: How is Saudi Arabia leveraging sustainable practices to transform its cultural sector?
Under the stewardship of the Ministry of Culture, Saudi Arabia’s cultural sector is experiencing rapid growth, driven by a strategic commitment to preserving and promoting the Kingdom’s rich history, national...
Special Report
Report: How is Saudi Arabia boosting economic diversification through MSME empowerment?
The empowerment of micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Saudi Arabia is key to driving economic diversification and resilience. The Kingdom has laid out strategic foundations to support MSME...
Global Platform
Driving innovation and sustainability in Qatar's banking sector
In this Global Platform video, Shahnawaz Rashid talks about the strategies for driving innovation and sustainability in Qatar's banking sector. Qatar has developed strong infrastructure, including roads...
Global Platform
Ensuring business continuity and supporting private sector development in Qatar
In this Global Platform video, Oxford Business Group speaks with Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani, Founder and Chairman, Al Faisal Holding, and key leaders of the privately held diversified group...
Global Platform
Sharjah focusing on culture and sustainability to drive tourism
In this Global Platform video, Oxford Business Group speaks with Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman, Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) about Sharjah’s strategies for fostering...
Special Report
Report: Oman’s digital economy and its transformative potential
Oman’s digital transformation is revolutionising its economy and society. With the National Programme for Digital Economy driving progress, the country is bolstering its telecommunications infrastructure...
Special Report
Report: How can the private sector capitalise on opportunities in the Saudi leisure industry?
Saudi Arabia is undergoing a period of sweeping social transformation and economic diversification underpinned by Vision 2030. This is creating a fertile environment for private businesses to expand into...
OBG Talks
Is the Gulf ready for electric and autonomous vehicles?
As the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) work towards economic diversification objectives and net-zero goals, opportunities are opening up for automotive manufacturers to roll out innovations...
Report: Strategic investment driving green energy, digital innovation and sustainable growth in Oman
Report: How is Saudi Arabia leveraging sustainable practices to transform its cultural sector?
Report: How is Saudi Arabia boosting economic diversification through MSME empowerment?
Driving innovation and sustainability in Qatar's banking sector
Ensuring business continuity and supporting private sector development in Qatar
Sharjah focusing on culture and sustainability to drive tourism
Report: Oman’s digital economy and its transformative potential
Report: How can the private sector capitalise on opportunities in the Saudi leisure industry?
Is the Gulf ready for electric and autonomous vehicles?
Video: New economic zones central to Kuwait’s growth strategy
Kuwait is developing three new economic zones to boost investment and support trade through strategic industrial clusters. The Al Abdali, Al Wafra and Al Naayem economic zones aim to attract impact...
Economic News & Views on the GCC
Economic ViewRasheed Al-Qenae, Chairman of the KPMG Middle East, South Asia and Caspian (MESAC) region, and Managing Partner, KPMG in Kuwait
On recent tax developments, technological advancements, and environmental, social and governance integration
Economic Views
Eman Mojali, CEO, Bahrain National Insurance
On building a regulatory framework and consumer awareness to support growth
Economic View
Michael Michael, CEO, Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC) and Qatar Business Events Corporation
On catering to local and global audiences with new technologies and safety measures
Economic View
Jack Uppal, President and Managing Director – Africa and Middle East, General Motors (GM)
On learning from supply chain challenges and the development of other segments
Economic View
David Grover, Group CEO, ROSHN
On the trends shaping the Kingdom’s real estate market
Economic View
Wajdy Al Ghabban, CEO, Catrion
On developments in Saudi Arabia’s catering industry
Economic View
Ahmed Al Shamsi, Managing Director and CEO, Abu Dhabi Sustainable Water Solutions Company (SWS)
On innovative approaches in water conservation and reuse
Economic View
Ali Al Dhaheri, CEO, Tadweer
On the business opportunities presented by sustainable waste management
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