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Kuwait Economic Research Highlights

The Report: Kuwait 2024
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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
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Kuwait's privatisation drive supports economic diversification plans
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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...
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Emir Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah
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On committing to progress and prosperity in difficult times
Overview

Kuwait's regulatory adjustments add to investment appeal
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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)
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On efforts to curb inflation and implement sustainable policy
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Potential reforms in Kuwait aim to boost economic resilience
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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)
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On economic diversification and opportunities for the domestic Islamic banking segment
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Kuwait pursues diversification to achieve long-term development plan
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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
Kuwait's privatisation drive supports economic diversification plans
Emir Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, on committing to progress and prosperity in difficult times
Emir Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah
Kuwait's regulatory adjustments add to investment appeal
Kuwait's regulatory adjustments add to investment appeal
Basel Al Haroon, Governor, Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK), on efforts to curb inflation and implement sustainable policy
Basel Al Haroon, Governor, Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK)
Potential reforms in Kuwait aim to boost economic resilience
Potential reforms in Kuwait aim to boost economic resilience
Abdulwahab Iesa Al Rushood, Acting Group CEO, Kuwait Finance House (KFH), on economic diversification and opportunities for the domestic Islamic banking segment
Abdulwahab Iesa Al Rushood, Acting Group CEO, Kuwait Finance House (KFH)
Kuwait pursues diversification to achieve long-term development plan
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: 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: 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
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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...
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Video: Balancing hydrocarbon goals with emission reduction targets

In an interview with BBC World News on Thursday, December 13, Oliver Cornock, OBG’s Global Editor-in-Chief, analysed and shared his insights on the agreement that was reached at the 2023...
Media Video

How will e-learning trends shape the future of education?

With an e-learning revolution under way across the world, policymakers and stakeholders in emerging economies are discussing how best to harness technological solutions to meet long-term...
OBG Talks

ESG transition in the petrochemicals trade

Among the sustainability challenges facing the global petrochemicals industry is the difficulty measuring Scope 3 carbon emissions along the supply chain. This challenge is particularly pressing for...
OBG Talks

ESG in Saudi Arabia's digital economy

As Saudi Arabia pursues a path of national digital transformation, stakeholders must take care to ensure the benefits of the digital economy are shared by the whole of society. In this latest vidcast...

Is the Gulf ready for electric and autonomous vehicles?
Video: Balancing hydrocarbon goals with emission reduction targets
How will e-learning trends shape the future of education?
ESG transition in the petrochemicals trade
ESG in Saudi Arabia's digital economy
 

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 View

Rasheed 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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