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The central bank maintained its interest rate cap on Kuwaiti dinar loans while trimming yield curve instrument rates by 0.125%.
Central Bank of Kuwait | discovered by Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 18, 2026, 6:00 PM
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The central bank lowered its discount rate from 3.75% to align with domestic economic developments and major currency interest rate trends.
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The decision follows modest domestic economic growth supported by public spending alongside rising US dollar interest rates.
Central Bank of Kuwait | discovered by Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 18, 2026, 6:00 PM
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The central bank kept the rate unchanged to support economic recovery and maintain the attractiveness of the national currency for local savings.
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The central bank lowered the rate by half a percentage point from 4.25% due to favorable interest rate margins between local and US dollar deposits.
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01.07.04 CBK Raises its Discount Rate to 3.5% H.E. the Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK), Sheikh Salem Abdulaziz Al-Sabah, announced that CBK has decided to raise its discount rate by a quarter percentage point to 3.50% from 3.25%. H.E. the Governor explained that trends in the national economy and the developments in both liquidity levels and cost of funds in the domestic market necessitated the increase in the discount rate to place domestic economic activity on a sustainable track. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | discovered by Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 18, 2026, 6:00 PM
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01.07.13 Press Statement Key Developments in the Balance of Payments of the State of Kuwait during the First Quarter of 2013 The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) publishes today the first quarterly (2013 Q1) preliminary data and estimates of the balance of payments (BOP) of the State of Kuwait and the revised quarterly estimates of 2012 in coherence with the guidelines of the sixth edition of BOP Manual issued by the International Monetary Fund in 2009 (BPM6). Preliminary data of the State of Kuwait’s BOP of 2013 Q1 show constant surpluses in the external balances. The Current Account (reflecting the outcome of transactions between domestic economy and other economies encompassing goods, service
Central Bank of Kuwait | discovered by Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 18, 2026, 6:00 PM
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15.03.17 Press Release CBK Raises Discount Rate by a Quarter Percentage Point to 2.75% From 2.50% His Excellency the Governor and Chairman of The Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK), Dr. Mohammad Y. Al-Hashel, announced in a press statement that CBK Board of Directors decided to raise the discount rate by a quarter percentage point to 2.75% from 2.50% effective from 16-03-2017. The Governor added that this decision is based on the continuous monitoring by CBK of the domestic economic, monetary and banking conditions including movements of the KD interest rates in the domestic market taking into consideration movements in interest rates on major international currencies. Dr
Central Bank of Kuwait | discovered by Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 18, 2026, 6:00 PM
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26.09.18 Press Release CBK Decides to Maintain the Discount Rate Unchanged at its Current Level of 3.0% With the utmost keenness to reinforce the atmosphere conducive to non-inflationary economic growth of the non-oil sectors, and to maintain the attractiveness and competiveness of the national currency as a store for domestic savings, and taking into account the economic, monetary and banking data, the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) decided to maintain the discount rate unchanged at its current level of 3.0% and continue using the available monetary policy tools. More
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30.10.19 CBK Cuts its Discount Rate by a Quarter Percentage Point from 3.00% to 2.75% In light of the Central Bank of Kuwait’s (CBK) mandate to maintain monetary and financial stability, the Board of Directors decided today to lower the discount rate from 3.0% to 2.75%. The decision fulfils the dual objectives of promoting non-inflationary economic growth conditions in non-oil sectors, and ensuring the continued attractiveness and the competitiveness of the national currency as a reliable store of domestic savings, both of which are mainstays of monetary policy. More
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15.04.21 Press Statement International Monetary Fund Concludes 2021 Article IV Consultation with the State of Kuwait The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) issued a press statement on the conclusion of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Article IV Consultation to the State of Kuwait, held virtually from April 4-8, 2021. CBK, in coordination with IMF and the relevant national authorities, made the necessary arrangements including information and data compilation, and scheduling meetings with the senior officials of the government and non-government entities to discuss the economic, financial and monetary conditions and the resilience of the banking and financial sector. The concluding statemen
Central Bank of Kuwait | discovered by Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 18, 2026, 6:00 PM
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04.08.04 CBK Raises its Discount Rate by 50 Basis Points to 4% In a statement to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), H.E. the Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK), Sheikh Salem Abdulaziz Al-Sabah, announced that CBK's Board of Directors has decided to raise its discount rate by half a percentage point to 4% from 3.50%. H.E. the Governor explained that the decision came within the context of CBK's continual review of the domestic economic, monetary and banking developments on the one hand, and the trends in interest rates on major currencies on the other, and its efforts towards strengthening the foundations of monetary stability in the country and providing a climate conducive to a balanc
Central Bank of Kuwait | discovered by Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 18, 2026, 6:00 PM
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07.05.08 H.E. the Governor Issues a Press Statement on Inflation H.E. the Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) emphasized the need for concerted efforts by many parties and for consistent economic policies to contain increasing inflationary pressures in the national economy at the current stage. He explained in a special press statement to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that the continued increase in the general level of domestic prices, i.e. price inflation, represents a national challenge. It results from various internal and external factors. He illustrated that increased inflationary pressures meant by definition reduced purchasing power, which makes fighting these pressures a pri
Central Bank of Kuwait | discovered by Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 18, 2026, 6:00 PM
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13.04.09 Press Statement CBK Cuts its Discount Rate by a Quarter Percent to 3.50% H.E. the Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK), Sheikh Salem Abdulaziz Al-Sabah, announced that the CBK Board of Directors has decided to cut the CBK discount rate by 25 basis points from 3.75% to 3.50%, effective Monday 13th of April 2009. H.E. the Governor explained that this decision represents a continuation of CBK's efforts to strengthen the foundations of growth in the domestic economy in the face of the challenges of the global financial and economic crisis. More
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25.03.15 Press Release CBK Announces Issuing Special Edition of the Monthly Monetary Statistics The Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK), Dr. Mohammad Y. Al-Hashel announced that CBK has issued a special edition of the Monthly Monetary Statistics (MMS) containing time-series on main monetary and banking variables of the Kuwaiti economy. Some of these time-series extend to more than forty years ago and are thus valuable resources of information for researchers and other parties interested in the Kuwaiti economy in general, and in the banking and financial affairs in particular. More
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Press Statement (21.09.16): The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) announced the publication of its 2015 Economic Report, following the release of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data by the Central Statistical Bureau at the end of July 2016. This represents the forty-fourth edition of the annual Economic Reports series published by the CBK to provide comprehensive coverage of economic developments and activity in the State of Kuwait. The report includes the latest available data and statistics on various performance indicators for 2015. Additionally, the CBK has issued, for the first time...
Central Bank of Kuwait | discovered by Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 18, 2026, 6:00 PM
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02.12.18 Press Release The Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait meets Board Chairmen of Kuwaiti Banks Within the framework of continuous meetings between the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) and the top management of Kuwaiti banks to discuss and exchange views on issues of mutual concern, His Excellency the CBK Governor, Dr. Mohammad Y. Al-Hashel, met with the board chairmen of Kuwaiti banks, at CBK Headquarters today. His Excellency welcomed the guests expressing his pleasure with this kind of communication and cooperation with the banks, and stressing on the importance of their fruitful participation. During this meeting, opinions were exchanged over the key economic and monetary development
Central Bank of Kuwait | discovered by Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 18, 2026, 6:00 PM
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02.04.20 Press Release CBK Offers Regulatory Stimulus Package for Local Banks to Face Coronavirus Fallout The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) announced today it has adjusted its regulatory instructions and macro prudential policy tools to empower the banks’ ability to perform their vital role, provide financing to productive economic sectors, and offer liquidity to help businesses continue operations. This aims to avoid turning a shortage in liquidity from turning into long-term solvency issues. These instructions are part of previous actions taken to support vital economic sectors and enterprises with added value to the local economy and to support people and small and medium enterprises and b
Central Bank of Kuwait | discovered by Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 18, 2026, 6:00 PM
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23.01.21 Press Statement CBK Statement on Banks' Cash Dividend Distributions The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) has taken numerous preventive measures to contain the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on the domestic economic and banking conditions, and to foster growth in banking credit and stimulate economic activity. Within its monetary policy framework, the CBK decided in March 2020 to cut its discount rate to a historically low level of 1.5%. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | discovered by Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 18, 2026, 6:00 PM
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14.02.22 Press Statement CBK Receives the European Commissioner for Budget and Administration and his Accompanying Delegation The Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK), Dr. Mohammad Y. Al-Hashel, received the European Commissioner for Budget and Administration, Mr. Johannes Hahn and his accompanying delegation, in the presence of senior officials from the Ministry of Finance and the Kuwait Investment Authority. The attendees discussed the most prominent global economic developments and post-Covid19 prospects for the global economy, amongst other topics of mutual interest. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | discovered by Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 18, 2026, 6:00 PM
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02.11.22 Press Statement Domestic and International Economic Developments The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) continuously monitors all international economic, monetary and geopolitical developments and their impact on the global economic conditions. In light of these developments and their repercussions, and based on the requirements and conditions of the unique nature of each economy, including our national economy, the CBK affirms that the available local economic and financial data and information confirm continued soundness and resilience of the monetary and financial stability conditions in the State of Kuwait. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | discovered by Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 18, 2026, 6:00 PM
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19.11.22 Press Statement The First Issue (November 2022) Overview on the Key Economic, Monetary and Banking Developments The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) launched the first quarterly issue (November 2022) to review the key economic, monetary and banking developments, and shed light on the most important indicators related to some selected countries during the third quarter of 2022. It is part of a series of new issues developed by the CBK, and will be issued on a quarterly basis. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | discovered by Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 18, 2026, 6:00 PM
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14.02.23 Press Statement The Second Issue (February 2023) Overview on Inflation, Monetary Policy and Sustainable Financing The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) releases the second quarterly issue (February 2023) to review inflation, monetary policy and sustainable financing. It is part of a series of new issues developed by the CBK, which is issued on a quarterly basis. More
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10.09.23 Press Statement The Fourth Edition (September 2023) a Glimpse into the Impact of Digital Transformation on Financial Stability The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) releases the fourth edition (September 2023) which is one of the quarterly series the CBK has been issuing since November 2022, as part of the CBK’s ongoing efforts to keep abreast with the global trends of central banks in enhancing disclosure and transparency by covering some carefully selected economic, monetary and banking topics with the aim to raise awareness and highlight CBK’s efforts on the area of monetary and financial stability. The first part titled “The Impact of Digital Transformation on Financial Stability” of
Central Bank of Kuwait | discovered by Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 18, 2026, 6:00 PM
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19.03.24 Press Statement The Sixth Edition (March 2024); "AI, between Advantages and Challenges" The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) releases the sixth edition (March 2024) which is one of the quarterly series the CBK has been issuing since November 2022, as part of the CBK’s ongoing efforts to keep abreast with the global trends of central banks in enhancing disclosure and transparency by covering some carefully selected economic, monetary and banking topics with the aim to raise awareness and highlight CBK’s efforts on the area of monetary and financial stability. The sixth edition (March 2024) comes under the title "Artificial Intelligence: Advantages and Challenges". The first section of th
Central Bank of Kuwait | discovered by Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 18, 2026, 6:00 PM
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18.09.24 Press Release CBK Cuts Discount Rate by 25 Basis Points to 4.00% In light of its vigilant monitoring of the domestic and international economic developments and the end of the monetary tightening cycle initiated since March 2022 at most of global central banks, the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) decided to cut the discount rate by 25 Basis Points from 4.25% to 4.00% effective 19-09-2024. More
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07.11.24 Press Release Statement on the Local Economic, Financial and Banking Developments As part of the Central Bank of Kuwait's continuous monitoring of all economic and monetary variables and indicators in international markets and geopolitical developments, and effects thereof on the global economic conditions and the performance of the local economy, and their implications on the policy response, considering the conditions of each economy, and the nature of our national economy, the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) released a statement indicating that its current assessment of the available local economic and financial data and information demonstrate the continued safety and resilience of
Central Bank of Kuwait | discovered by Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 18, 2026, 6:00 PM
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18.12.24 Press Release Statement on the Local Economic, Financial and Banking Development In line with the Central Bank of Kuwait’s (CBK) ongoing efforts to monitor all economic and monetary indicators, as well as geopolitical developments and their impact on global economic conditions and its subsequent effects on the performance of the local economy, and in response to the imperatives dictated by such developments, it becomes crucial that policies are directed in alignment with the specific requirements and prevailing conditions of each economy, thus, CBK has issued a statement affirming that its current assessment of the available local economic and financial data underscores the soundnes
Central Bank of Kuwait | discovered by Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 18, 2026, 6:00 PM
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25.06.25 Press Statement The Tenth Edition (June 2025) "Price Dynamics & Inflation and Macroeconomics Expectations” Complementing the Central Bank of Kuwait’s (CBK) series of quarterly reports being published since November 2022, this 10th edition (June 2025) is titled "Price Dynamics & Inflation and Macroeconomics Expectations". The first section reviews the price dynamics and inflation expectations, while the second section addresses the definition of Macroeconomics and related concepts, economic growth and business cycles in the short term, sustainable long-term economic growth. More
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An assessment of available economic data by the Central Bank of Kuwait reflects stable monetary and financial conditions in the country.
Central Bank of Kuwait | discovered by Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 18, 2026, 6:00 PM
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06.09.12 CBK 2011/2012 Annual Report Published The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) has just published its Annual Report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2011/12. The Annual Report includes the CBK Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Account for the FY ending 31st March 2012 and the Auditors' Report. It also includes a brief overview of the most salient monetary policy developments and monetary and banking indicators for the mentioned fiscal year in the areas of money supply, local interest rates, KD exchange rates, bank credit, aggregate balance sheet of local banks and aggregate balance sheet of local investment companies, as well as the most important supervisory measures and instructions issued by CBK and
Central Bank of Kuwait | discovered by Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 18, 2026, 6:00 PM
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12.04.21 Press Release Harvard Business School Presents a Virtual Program for Developing Banking and Financial Executives in Collaboration with IBS Dr. Mohammad Yousef Al-Hashel, the Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait and the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Institute of Banking Studies (IBS), announced that IBS shall collaborate with Harvard Business School (HBS) to provide a virtual executive education program, designed specifically to support the development of senior leaders in the banking and finance sector in the GCC countries given the current challenges in particular the consequences of COVID-19 pandemic that affected the business world and the global economy. The progra
Central Bank of Kuwait | discovered by Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 18, 2026, 6:00 PM
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02.02.22 Press Release CBK Governor Announces Digital Banks Guidelines As tech-based business models are becoming increasingly vital within the banking and finance sector to support and enhance services offered to customers and contributing to overall economic growth, the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) has issued guidelines specifying requirements for establishing digital banks. This falls within CBK’s overall effort to utilize the latest advancements to bolster financial stability, encourage innovation, and meet future economic needs. More
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14.05.09 Main Developments in the Balance of Payments of the State of Kuwait for the Year 2008 The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) has finished compiling the provisional figures for the Balance of Payments (BOP) of the State of Kuwait for 2008, and revising the BOP data for the period 2004-2007. Provisional BOP figures for 2008 indicate that the surpluses realized in the main external balances continued to grow during that year, compared to 2007. The surplus realized in the Current Account (which reflects the outcome of all transactions between the domestic economy and other economies involving goods, services, investment income, and unrequited current transfers) grew at an accelerated rate (30
Central Bank of Kuwait | discovered by Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 18, 2026, 6:00 PM
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23.10.14 Press Release The 60th meeting of the Committee of Governors of Monetary Agencies and Central Banks in GCC in the State of Kuwait H.E. the Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait, Dr. Mohammad Y. Al-Hashel heads the 60th meeting of the Committee of Governors of Monetary Agencies and Central Banks in the GCC, which will be held on Friday, 24th October, 2014, in the State of Kuwait. H.E. the Governor will also participate in the 30th meeting of the board of directors of Gulf Monetary Council which is scheduled on Saturday, 25th October, 2014. More
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07.10.24 Press Statement CBK Enriches Economic & Financial Knowledge among Business Administration Students at "Kuwait-IMF Towards a Constructive Partnership Forum" The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) Enriches Economic & Financial Knowledge among Business Administration Students at "Kuwait-IMF Towards a Constructive Partnership Forum" More
Central Bank of Kuwait | discovered by Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 18, 2026, 6:00 PM
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The Central Bank of Kuwait convened regional participants for the ninth GCC knowledge exchange workshop focused on building and using economic models.
Central Bank of Kuwait | discovered by Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 18, 2026, 6:00 PM
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09.05.07 Main Developments in the Balance of Payments Statistics of the State of Kuwait for Year 2006 The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) has finished compiling the Balance of Payments (BOP) statistics of the State of Kuwait for 2006, and revising the BOP statistics for 2005. Provisional BOP statistics for 2006 indicate that the surpluses realized in the main external balances within these statistics continued to grow at accelerated rates during that period, compared to 2005. The surplus realized in the Current Account (which reflects the outcome of all transactions between the domestic economy and other economies with relevance to goods, services, incomes from production factors whether labor
Central Bank of Kuwait | discovered by Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 18, 2026, 6:00 PM
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23.11.10 The Central Bank of Kuwait Won the Best Visual Award in the Arab Region for Best Website Design for 2010 The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) was awarded the Best Visual Award in the central banks category of best visual website in the Arab region for 2010, which was presented at a ceremony hosted by the Pan Arab Web Awards Academy held in Beirut, Lebanon on the 23rd November 2010. Ms. Eiman Alanzi, Head of the Center for Economic and Finance Information Resources, received the prize on behalf of the CBK. More
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20.07.09 Press Statement Kuwait Financial Forum, 1-2 November, 2009 H.E. the Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK), Sheikh Salem Abdulaziz Al-Sabah, announced in a press statement to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that the State of Kuwait will be holding a conference entitled "Kuwait Financial Forum" during the 1st- 2nd of November 2009, under the patronage of H.H. the Prime Minister, Sheikh Nasser Al- Mohammad Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah. The conference will be organized by Al-Iktissad Wal-Aamal Group, which has extensive experience in convening and organizing economic and financial conferences and forums in the Middle East, in cooperation of CBK and Kuwait Banking Association. More
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20.04.14 Press Conference Securing Monetary Stability & Financial Soundness in the State of Kuwait His Excellency, the Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) - Dr. Mohammad Y. Al-Hashel presented “Securing Monetary Stability & Financial Soundness in the State of Kuwait”, in the press conference held at CBK headquarters on Sunday, 20th April 2014. More
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05.01.14 Press Release CBK Announces New Website Launch His Excellency the Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) Dr. Mohammad Y. Al-Hashel announced that in pursuance of CBK's continued efforts to develop its functions, deepen its role in supporting the national economy, and enhancing transparency through the expansion of an easily accessed base of data and information posted on its website, the CBK today launched a new website, which has an advanced internet browser, and provides rich information for researchers and other interested individuals, and works as a channel for interacting with clients and other website visitors. The launching of the new website consists of two phases, the
Central Bank of Kuwait | discovered by Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 18, 2026, 6:00 PM
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19.12.17 Press Release Key Developments in the Balance of Payments of the State of Kuwait for the Third Quarter of 2017 The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) published today the preliminary data of the Balance of Payments (BOP) of the State of Kuwait for the third quarter of 2017 and the restated data of the second quarter of the mentioned year. Data shows that the Current Account (which sums up receipts and payments between domestic economy and other economies in terms of goods, services and income) recorded a surplus of KD 424 million during 2017 Q3 against a surplus of KD 261 million during the previous quarter, i.e. a rise of KD 162 million or 62.1%. The upturn in the current account surplus
Central Bank of Kuwait | discovered by Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 18, 2026, 6:00 PM
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03.10.17 Press Release CBK Announces the Launch of "Kuwaiti Economic Researcher Award" His Excellency the Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) and Chairman of Institute of Banking Studies, Dr. Mohammad Y. Al-Hashel, announces the launch of the "Kuwaiti Economic Researcher Award". More
Central Bank of Kuwait | discovered by Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 18, 2026, 6:00 PM
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19.07.18 Press Release Key Developments in the Balance of Payments of the State of Kuwait for the First Quarter of 2018 The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) published today the preliminary data of the Balance of Payments (BOP) of the State of Kuwait for the first quarter of 2018 and the revised data of the fourth quarter of 2017. The aforesaid Data show that the Current Account surplus (summing up receipts and payments between domestic economy and other economies in terms of goods, services and income) recorded a surplus of KD 1,680 million during the first quarter of 2018 against a surplus of KD 1,158 million during the previous quarter, representing a hike of KD 521.8 million, i.e. 45.1%. The
Central Bank of Kuwait | discovered by Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 18, 2026, 6:00 PM
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06.05.18 Press Release CBK Honors the Winner of "Kuwaiti Economic Researcher Award" 2017 His Excellency, the Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK), Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Institute of Banking Studies (IBS), Dr. Mohammad Y. Al-Hashel, honors the winner of "Kuwaiti Economic Researcher Award" for the year 2017. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | discovered by Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 18, 2026, 6:00 PM
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05.04.18 Press Release Key Developments in the Balance of Payments of the State of Kuwait for the Fourth Quarter of 2017 The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) published today the preliminary data of the Balance of Payments (BOP) of the State of Kuwait for the fourth quarter of 2017 and the revised data of the third quarter of the same year. The aforesaid data shows that the Current Account (summing up receipts and payments between domestic economy and other economies in terms of goods, services and income) recorded a surplus of KD 1,108 million against a surplus of KD 488 million during the comparative period, representing a hike of KD 620 million or 127.1%. The upturn in the current account surp
Central Bank of Kuwait | discovered by Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 18, 2026, 6:00 PM
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10.11.18 Press Release CBK Issued Instructions Regarding the Rules & Regulations for Granting Personal Loans & Financing Facilities (Consumer/Housing) in Addition to Issuance of Credit Cards His Excellency the Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK), Dr. Mohammad Y. Al-Hashel, stated that within the framework of CBK’s routine revision of its issued regulations and rules in view of economic and banking developments related to the goals and consequences of these instructions, CBK had, in cooperation with an international consultancy company, reviewed and assessed its issued instructions regarding the rules and regulations for granting consumer and installment loans/ finance. More
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08.12.18 Press Release CBK Governor Announces the Launch of "Kuwaiti Economic Researcher Award" and “Kuwaiti Economic Student Award” His Excellency, the Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) and Chairman of Institute of Banking Studies, Dr. Mohammad Y. Al-Hashel, announced the launch of the “Kuwaiti Economic Researcher Award”, addressed to Kuwaiti researchers, and the “Kuwaiti Economic Student Award” addressed to undergraduate and postgraduate students aiming to promote scientific research in the economic and banking fields through motivating and encouraging national cadres to enhance their research competence according to high scientific standards in banking and finance fields. The G
Central Bank of Kuwait | discovered by Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 18, 2026, 6:00 PM
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08.10.18 Press Release Key Developments in the Balance of Payments of the State of Kuwait for the Second Quarter of 2018 The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) published today the preliminary data of the Balance of Payments (BOP) of the State of Kuwait for the second quarter of 2018, and the revised data of the first quarter of 2018. The aforesaid data show that the Current Account (summing up receipts and payments between domestic economy and other economies in terms of goods, services and income) recorded a surplus of KD 2,878 million during the second quarter of 2018 against a surplus of KD 1,855 million during the previous quarter, representing a hike of KD 1,023.1 million, i.e. 55.2%. The upt
Central Bank of Kuwait | discovered by Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 18, 2026, 6:00 PM
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