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17.01.18 Press Statement CBK and CMA signed a Memorandum of Understanding In a joint statement, the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) and the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) announced that they have signed a co-ordination and co-operation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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5127.03.18 Press Release CBK-IFSB Conference on Islamic Finance themed “Islamic Finance: A Universal Value Proposition” The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) and the Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) are pleased to announce that they will be organizing a high-level global conference on Islamic finance. The conference will be held on the 2nd of May 2018 in the State of Kuwait in conjunction with the IFSB Annual Meetings 2018, hosted by the CBK. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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16.04.18 Press Release Top Level Experts to Speak at the CBK-IFSB Conference on Islamic Finance: A Universal Value Proposition The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) and the Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) are pleased to announce the top-level speakers who will participate at the upcoming CBK-IFSB Islamic Finance Conference on May 2, in Kuwait City. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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5115.08.18 Press Release CBK Instructions to Local Banks on Providing Free Text Messaging Services to Customers for all their Banking Transactions His Excellency the Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK), Dr. Mohammad Yousef Al-Hashel, stated that CBK has issued instructions to all Kuwaiti banks and branches of foreign banks operating in the State of Kuwait to provide free text messaging alert service to all their individual customers for all banking transactions executed on their accounts including card transactions of various types, and other electronic transactions, unless the customer requests to be contacted by other means such as e-mail or smart phone notification. The Governor ad
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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5123.09.18 Press Release CBK Issues Instructions Regulating Electronic Payments The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) had issued instructions to all service providers for regulating electronic payments. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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5122.09.18 Press Release CBK Announces the Launch of Kuwaiti Graduates Development Program (KGDP) - Eighth Batch His Excellency the Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) and Chairman of Institute of Banking Studies, Dr. Mohammad Y. Al-Hashel, announced that the CBK has launched for the eighth year running a Kuwaiti Graduates Development Program (KGDP), a training and qualifying program for Kuwaiti nationals new graduates to work in the banking sector in collaboration with Kuwaiti banks and managed by the Institute of Banking Studies (KIBS). More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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5124.09.18 Press Release CBK ِAnnounces the Publication of the Financial Stability Report for the Year 2017 The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) announces the publication of the Financial Stability Report for the year 2017. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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5126.11.18 Press Release CBK Issues Regulatory Sandbox Framework for FinTech His Excellency, Dr. Mohammad Y. Al-Hashel, the Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK), announced that CBK has issued Regulatory Sandbox Framework for FinTech. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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5129.12.18 Press Release CBK Announces Master's Degree Scholarship Program (MDSP) for the Fifth Year His Excellency the Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) and Chairman of Institute of Banking Studies, Dr. Mohammad Y. Al-Hashel, announced that the CBK has launched for the fifth year running a Master’s Degree Scholarship Program (MDSP) in collaboration with Kuwaiti banks. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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5103.03.19 Press Release CBK Launches “Certified Sharia Auditor” Program in Collaboration with IBS His Excellency the Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK), Dr. Mohammad Y. Al-Hashel, announced that CBK has launched “Certified Sharia Auditor” program in collaboration with Institute of Banking Studies (IBS). More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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5103.02.19 Press Release CBK Launches Electronic Banking Services System (EBSS) His Excellency the Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK), Dr. Mohammad Y. Al-Hashel, announced that CBK has launched Electronic Banking Services System (EBSS). More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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5124.04.19 Press Release CBK Organizes Workshop for Ministry of Justice Accounting Experts The Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK), His Excellency Dr. Mohammad Y. Al-Hashel, announced that CBK had concluded a workshop for Accounting Experts from the Ministry of Justice “General Directorate of Experts”, held 16-24 April, 2019 on the topic of CBK policies, regulations, and instructions. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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5116.07.19 Press Statement CBK Enhances Statistical Work In continuation of the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) efforts to enhance statistical work through the development of statistical databases and provision of comprehensive data in terms of coverage, periodicity, timeliness, and quality, and in line with international best practices in this regard, CBK is introducing Table No.26 into its monthly statistical bulletin. The table includes data on the Official Reserve Assets of Kuwait on a monthly basis and shall be included in the said bulletin as of March 2019. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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5107.07.19 Press Statement CBK and MOCI sign a Memorandum of Understanding The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) announced that it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on July 2nd, 2019. The MoU concerns coordination and cooperation on determining each party’s scope of competence when it comes to supervising and regulating some activities of CBK-regulated entities. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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5131.07.19 Press Release CBK Decides to Maintain the Discount Rate at its Current Level of 3.0% The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) decided to maintain the discount rate at its current level of 3.0%. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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5110.09.19 CBK Amends the Rules and Regulations of Corporate Governance in Kuwaiti Banks The Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Kuwait approved in its session held on 10-9-2019 amendments to the rules and regulations of corporate governance in Kuwaiti banks adding independent directors to the composition of the banks’ boards of directors and the board committees. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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5105.09.19 Kuwait’s Banks Unveiled as Partners for Major International Banking Event Local banks have been confirmed as partners for the Central Bank of Kuwait’s CBK International Banking Conference on September 23. The event, which will be held under the patronage of His Highness the Amir of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jabir Al-Sabah, will host a line-up of speakers including key policymakers, banking industry executives, economists and FinTech experts from across the globe. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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5102.10.19 CBK Announces the Launch of Kuwait Graduate Development Program - Ninth Batch The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) has announced the launch of the Kuwait Graduate Development Program (KGDP) – ninth batch. The program aims to train and qualify Kuwaiti graduates to work in the banking sector and falls within the “Kafa’a” capacity-building initiative developed in cooperation with Kuwaiti banks and under the Institute of Banking Studies (IBS) management. The CBK has started the process of receiving applications to join the program, and approved applicants would benefit from theoretical as well as hands-on training lasting a whole year in cooperation with Kuwaiti banks and prestigious intern
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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5121.10.19 Press Release CBK Announces the Launch of Risk Management Leadership Program The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) has announced the launch of the Risk Management Leadership Program, the program falls within the “Kafa’a” capacity-building initiative developed in cooperation with Kuwaiti banks and under the Institute of Banking Studies (IBS) management. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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5103.11.19 Press Release CBK Launches the Second Round of “Certified Sharia Auditor” Program in Collaboration with IBS His Excellency the Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK), Dr. Mohammad Y. Al-Hashel, announced the second round of the “Certified Sharia Auditor” program in collaboration with the Institute of Banking Studies (IBS). More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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5108.12.19 Press Statement CBK Governor Patron and Keynote Speaker of the 8th Shura Fiqh Conference His Excellency the Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) Dr. Mohammad Y. Al-Hashel delivered a keynote address at the 8th Shura Fiqh Conference on 8th December 2019 at the Four Seasons Hotel, Kuwait. The event took place under the Governor’s patronage. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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5115.12.19 Press Release CBK Announces Master's Degree Scholarship Program (MDSP) for the Sixth Year His Excellency the Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) and Chairman of Institute of Banking Studies, Dr. Mohammad Y. Al-Hashel, announced that the CBK has launched for the sixth year running a Master’s Degree Scholarship Program (MDSP) in collaboration with Kuwaiti banks. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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5116.12.19 Press Release CBK Issues a Commemorative Coin to Mark the 5th Anniversary of H.H. The Amir Being Named “A Humanitarian Leader” for the Year 2014 In celebration of the 5th anniversary of His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah being named “A Humanitarian Leader” by the United Nations for the year 2014, His Excellency, Dr. Mohammed Y. Al-Hashel, Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait stated that a commemorative coin has been issued by the Central Bank of Kuwait marking the occasion. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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5105.01.20 Press Release Central Bank of Kuwait Governor, Dr. Mohammad Y. Al-Hashel to Helm IILM Chairmanship for 2020 The Governing Board of the International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM) has appointed His Excellency Dr. Mohammad Y. Al Hashel, the Governor and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Kuwait, as its Chairman for year 2020. Similarly, the Governor of Qatar Central Bank, His Excellency Sheikh Abdulla Saoud Al-Thani, has been appointed as the Deputy Chairman of the Governing Board for the same year. The new appointments take effect on 1st January 2020. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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5111.02.20 Press Release CBK Emphasizes the Protection of the Banking and Financial System from the Risks of Money Laundering The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) Emphasizes the Protection of the Banking and Financial System from the Risks of Money Laundering. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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5118.02.20 Press Release CBK Introduces Cyber Security Framework for the Kuwaiti Banking Sector The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) announces the completion of a Strategic Cyber Security Framework for the Kuwaiti Banking Sector in the State of Kuwait. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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5117.05.20 Press Statement CBK launched the Eedeti Electronic Initiative The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) launched the "Eedeti/ 3edeti" electronic initiative in cooperation with Kuwaiti banks and KNET, to provide an electronic service that meets the needs of citizens and residents on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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5130.05.20 Press Statement CBK Role in Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism Central Bank of Kuwait's role in anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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5119.07.20 Press Statement CBK Announces the Publication of the Financial Stability Report for the Year 2019 and Kuwaiti Banks' Stress Test Results The Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) Dr. Mohammad Al-Hashel announced the issuance of CBK’s 2019 Financial Stability Report, the eighth report prepared and issued as the bank seeks to boost transparency by providing reliable information and statistics on the Kuwaiti banking and finance sector. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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5103.01.21 Press Statement CBK Announces that a Number of Kuwaiti Banks were Awarded the ISO 27001 2013 Certification for Information Security Management The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) announced that a number of Kuwaiti banks were awarded the ISO 27001:2013 Certification for “Information Security Management System”. Attaining this globally recognized international standard for information security management is in line with the CBK’s efforts, specifically its Cyber Security Framework, towards developing the banking sector according to the best international practices to reach optimal efficiency of operations and IT security. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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5122.11.20 Press Release CBK Launches the Third Round of the "Certified Shari’ah Auditor" Program The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK), launched the third round of the “Certified Shari’ah Auditor” program, which is one of the Kafa'a initiative programs launched by the CBK in collaboration with Kuwaiti banks and the Institute of Banking Studies (IBS). More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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5129.12.20 Press Statement CBK Implements an Advanced Stress Testing Framework on Banking System Units In light of its continuous efforts towards reinforcing financial stability and adopting best practices in support of banks’ capacity to operate in stressed conditions, the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) developed a new framework for stress testing the banking system. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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5120.02.21 Press Release "Diraya" Campaign Releases Video on Types of Bank Cards To enhance financial awareness across all segments of society and as part of the banking sector's social responsibility, the Central Bank of Kuwait-supervised “Be Aware” Campaign (Diraya in Arabic) introduced a video detailing the different types of bank cards. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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5116.03.21 Press Release “Diraya” Campaign Leverages Awareness on the Types of Personal Loans In line with the efforts of the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) to enhance financial awareness across all segments of society, the CBK-managed, “Be Aware” (Diraya in Arabic) Campaign continues, in collaboration with Kuwait Banking Association (KBA) and with the participation of all Kuwaiti banks, to leverage public awareness of the banking sector’s role, and how customers can use banks’ diverse services most advantageously. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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5114.03.21 Press Statement CBK Launches its Seventh Master’s Scholarship Program The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) is keen as ever to support capacity strengthening and develop a national cadre that can contribute to the institutional development of Kuwait, said the Central Bank of Kuwait Governor, His Excellency Dr. Mohammad Y. Al-Hashel. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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5114.04.21 Press Release CBK Directs the Banking Sector to Nationalize the Leadership Positions in Banks The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) directs the banking sector to nationalize the leadership positions in local banks. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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5128.03.21 Press Statement CBK Advises the Public on the Proper Handling of Banknotes The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) stressed users must avoid damaging all denominations of the Kuwaiti Dinar banknote. The Dinar banknote is an important national symbol of the State of Kuwait that reflects its identity, history and legacy. Respectful handling of the bill is therefore tied to respecting this national symbol. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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5122.05.21 Press Statement CBK Issues a Statement on Crypto-assets and their Risks In an effort to enhance financial awareness and encourage the Kuwaiti banking sector’s social responsibility activities, the Central Bank of Kuwait is presenting information around the high risks of crypto-assets. This comes as part of the CBK-supervised “Diraya” campaign (Be Aware in Arabic) which is managed by Kuwait Banking Association (KBA) with the participation of all Kuwaiti banks. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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5115.06.21 Press Statement The Governor Receives the Graduates of Harvard Executive Leadership Program “Winning in Turbulent Times” 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), receives the graduates of Harvard Executive Leadership Program “Winning in Turbulent Times”. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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5123.06.21 Press Statement “Diraya” Campaign Addresses the Practice of Loan Encashment and its Inherent Risks In an effort to enhance financial awareness across all segments of society and encourage the Kuwaiti banking sector’s social responsibility activities, the Central Bank of Kuwait is presenting new informative content addressing the practice of loan encashment and its serious inherent risks. This comes as part of the CBK-supervised “Diraya” campaign (Be Aware in Arabic) which is managed by Kuwait Banking Association (KBA) with the participation of all Kuwaiti banks. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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5105.07.21 Press Statement CBK Maintains Information Security ISO Certification The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) announced the maintenance of its information security certification ISO/IEC 27001:2013. This main global standard specifies the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving data security management systems within the context of the organization, particularly amid challenges posed by rapid developments in the banking and financial services sectors. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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5115.08.21 Press Statement CBK Launches Public Tenders' Electronic Service The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) launches public tenders’ electronic service on the bank’s official website, in which companies and institutions can view tenders offered by the CBK and obtain all information and terms of references after registration through the designated page: https://tendering.cbk.gov.kw More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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5130.08.21 Press Release CBK Launches New KASSIP System Part of “Kuwait National Payments System Project” Aiming to enhance the banking environment in the country in line with ongoing development of payment systems, the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) launched the new Kuwait Automated Settlement System for Inter-participant Payments (KASSIP), the CBK Governor Dr. Mohammad Y. Al-Hashel stated. This was one of a series of projects geared to entrench financial stability in the country through an integrated network of electronic payment systems at par with international standards and criteria in the field of payments and settlement, he added. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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5112.10.21 Press Statement CBK Unwinds Measures Imposed to Counter Pandemic After Banking Sector's Success in Overcoming its Impact In line with continuous review of its regulatory instructions, the Central Bank of Kuwait has decided to start unwinding measures imposed since April 2020 to counter the negative implications from the COVID-19 pandemic, after the banking sector’s success in overcoming the first year of the crisis. The regulatory instructions and macro prudential tools had earlier been amended within CBK’s pre-emptive policy to ward off repercussions of the pandemic. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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5128.11.21 Press Statement CBK and CMA Launch an Awareness Campaign on Crypto Assets The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) in collaboration with the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) launched a joint financial literacy campaign regarding investing or dealing in crypto assets, or so-called “virtual currencies”. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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5119.10.21 Press Statement The Governor Honors the Distinguished Supporters of the “Diraya” Campaign The Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK), Dr. Mohammad Y. Al-Hashel, honored distinguished Kuwaiti banks for their efforts in supporting the banking awareness campaign “Be Aware”, “Diraya” in Arabic. The banks participated by communicating with customers through their digital platforms and social networks’ accounts, as well as organizing activities and disseminating content to increase public awareness on a range of topics related to financial and banking. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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5121.11.21 Press Statement CBK Launches the Fourth Round of the "Certified Shari’ah Auditor" Certificate Program In an effort to enhance the governance of Shar’iah supervision in the Islamic banks in Kuwait, and reinforce Shari’ah auditing in such banks, the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) launched the fourth round of the Certified Shari’ah Auditor Certificate Program within the Kafa’a Initiative. The Kafa’a Inititative was launched by the CBK in collaboration with Kuwaiti banks and is managed by the Institute of Banking Studies (IBS). More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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5107.02.22 Press Statement CBK Hosts US Department of Justice Workshop on Anti-Money Laundering The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) held a joint virtual workshop with the United States Department of Justice titled “Effective Oversight of Financial Institutions to Combat Money Laundering and Terror Finance”. The workshop aims to strengthen the capacity of CBK staff and discuss emerging issues and growing risks in Anti-Money Laundering efforts and combating terror financing. Speakers from the US Department of Justice covered topics related to trends in illicit finance, virtual assets and compliance, and best international practices for regulators, CBK said in a press statement. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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5101.02.22 Press Release CBK Issues Draft of Updated E-Payment Instructions For Consultation The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) has issued updated draft of e-payment instructions for public consultation. This effort aims to provide customers with services that add value, set judicious regulatory and supervisory frameworks, and keep abreast with advancements in financial technology and e-payment services. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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5115.02.22 Press Release CBK- KBA Launching Diraya Campaign for the Second Year In light of the Central Bank of Kuwait’s mandate to increase the financial awareness of various segments of society, and strengthen the role of the Kuwaiti banking sector in social responsibility, the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) and Kuwait Banking Association (KBA) announce the launch of Diraya "Be Aware" Campaign for the second year in a row. The campaign activities are geared to spread financial awareness to a wider segment of society and increase public awareness of the banking sector’s role and how customers can use banks’ diverse services advantageously. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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