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08.02.22 Press Release CBK Allows Banks to Distribute Semi-Annual Dividends The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) allows banks to distribute semi-annual dividends. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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5101.10.13 International Monetary Fund 2013 Article IV Consultation -Concluding Statement An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission visited Kuwait during September 10-24, 2013 and held discussions with local authorities on the 2013 regular Article IV consultation. For viewing the Mission's Concluding Statement click here. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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4807.06.04 Last Reminder Concerning the Withdrawal and Exchange of the Fourth Issue of Currency Notes Last Reminder Concerning the Withdrawal and Exchange of the Fourth Issue of Currency Notes More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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4728.10.08 Press Statement Government Submits to National Assembly a Draft Law to Guarantee Local Bank Deposits. The Council of Ministers has submitted on an urgent basis to the National Assembly a draft law concerning the State guarantee of customer deposits with local banks. This law will infuse added confidence in the soundness of the banking system. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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4718.05.15 Press Release 2015 International Award for Best Banknote Issue During the Annual Currency Conference held in Vancouver, Canada between the 10th to 13th May 2015, the International Association of Currency Affairs (IACA) announced that the Sixth Issue of KWD banknotes has been awarded the 2015 International Award for Best Banknote Issue. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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4724.06.03 A Press Statement on: Licensing Policy for New Islamic Banks in Kuwait H.E. the Governor of CBK, Sheikh Salem Abdulaziz Al-Sabah, in a press release to KUNA (Kuwait News Agency) stated that the CBK Board of Directors decided to adopt a gradual approach in licensing new Islamic banks whereby two new banks besides the KFH (Kuwait Finance House) shall be licensed in the first stage. Then the policy on licensing new Islamic banks including Islamic banking subsidiaries of traditional Kuwaiti banks shall be closely reviewed in the light of a careful evaluation of the situation. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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4624.03.08 CBK Decides to Make Fundamental Changes to its Consumer and Installment Loans Instructions. New Instructions would Curb Growth of these Loans to the Benefit of Citizens, and will Apply Only to New Loans Main Changes: Cutting Profit Margin Above the Discount Rate + Monthly Installment Not to Exceed 40% of Net Salary of the Employed and 30% of the Pensioners + Fixed Interest to be Reviewed Every Five Years for Installment Loans More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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4601.11.12 Announcement Gulf Monetary Council (GMCO) Within its efforts toward building its executive body to pursue the achievement of its goals, the Gulf Monetary Council (GMCO) initiated through its website (en.gmco.int) a recruitment campaign for qualified citizens of its member states. This represents another step by the Board of Directors of GMCO toward building the institutional and administrative setup of GMCO. Recently the Board announced the appointment of Dr. Khalid M. Al Saad as Chief Executive of GMCO. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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46Six European countries reject E1 settlement project in W. Bank
Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) | Aug 21, 2026, 2:08 PM
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45Kuwait Oil Price Rises to USD 90.26 per Barrel Fana News -
Kuwait Policy | Aug 21, 2026, 1:59 PM
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44Kuwait creates specialist courts to handle business disputes Arabian Gulf Business Insight | AGBI
Kuwait Economy | Aug 21, 2026, 2:20 PM
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4023.06.03 A Press Statement on: Establishing the New Kuwait Financial Intelligence Unit H.E. the Governor of CBK, Sheikh Salem Abdulaziz Al-Sabah, in a press release to KUNA (Kuwait News Agency) stated that he has issued a decision to establish within CBK a special Kuwait Financial Intelligence Unit (KFIU). This unit shall be an independent unit headed by H.E. the Governor and shall assume the tasks of receiving money laundering reports from the Public Prosecution Office, study them and provide its technical advice in compliance with the provisions of Law No. 35/2002 (concerning combating money laundering operations) and the ensuing ministerial decisions issued in execution of the Law. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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3607.11.06 Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism Seminar Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism Seminar - 26-27 November, 2006. For further details More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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3628.10.07 Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism Regional Conference, 2-3 December, 2007 Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism Regional Conference, 2-3 December, 2007. For further details More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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3622.05.08 Provisional Balance of Payments of the State of Kuwait for the Year 2007 Provisional Balance of Payments of the State of Kuwait for the Year 2007 More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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3603.11.08 Law No. 30/2008 Concerning Guarantee of Deposits at Local Banks in the State of Kuwait Comes into Effect Law No. 30/2008 Concerning Guarantee of Deposits at Local Banks in the State of Kuwait came into effect on 3-11-2008. The Law consists of 3 articles the first of which states that: More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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3611.11.12 The 50th Anniversary of the Enactment of the State of Kuwait's Constitution The State of Kuwait celebrates the Fiftieth Anniversary "Golden Jubilee" of the enactment and issuance of the State of Kuwait's Constitution, by His Highness the late Shiekh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, the Amir of the State of Kuwait. This occasion embodies the profound principles of democracy and public participation in decision -making through generations and is considered an important culturel gain for the State of Kuwait. Under this Constitution, the State of Kuwait has been able to march steadily towards establishing the rule of law and order, and build its foundations on well-established rules ensuring
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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3606.10.13 Moody's 2013 Sovereign Rating for Kuwait Moody's 2013 Sovereign Rating Report for Kuwait and a summary in Arabic may be viewed here. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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3619.08.19 Press Release Top Banking Executives and Policymakers Confirmed as Speakers at the "International Banking Conference: Shaping the Future" Banking industry leaders are among the many top-level executives and officials confirmed as speakers for the CBK International Banking Conference, which will be held on Monday, September 23 at the Four Seasons Hotel. Held under the patronage of His Highness the Amir of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jabir Al-Sabah, the event will bring together decision makers and thought leaders from across the global financial services sector. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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3631.12.19 Press Release The State of Kuwait and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia connect their points of sale via the GCCNET The State of Kuwait and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia connect their points of sale via the GCCNET. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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3630.06.20 Press Statement Reopening Protocols for CBK and Banking Sector To ensure safe and orderly return of banks’ staff in the context of the current COVID-19 outbreak, CBK publishes its own "Return to Work" protocols, and oversees similar protocols for banks and their branches concurrently with the start of the Stage 2 of the phased return to work plan that kicks off on 30-6-2020. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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3617.09.20 Press Statement CBK Underlines the Importance of Appointing Nationals in the Banking Sector In its meeting with the local banks, CBK underlines the importance of developing job opportunities for national talent in the banking sector. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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3627.01.21 Press Release "Diraya" Campaign Launches Inaugural Explainer Video on Role of Banks The "Be aware" campaign, "Diraya" in Arabic, launched its inaugural video, introducing banks, their role and the importance of the various services they provide. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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3615.01.21 Press Statement Standard & Poor's affirmed State of Kuwait's Sovereign Credit Ratings at ‘AA-’; Outlook Negative Standard & Poor's affirmed State of Kuwait’s ratings at 'AA-'; outlook remains negative. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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3603.02.21 Press Statement Fitch Ratings Affirms the Sovereign Credit Rating for the State of Kuwait at "AA" Fitch Ratings affirms the sovereign credit rating for the State of Kuwait at "AA", revises outlook to negative from stable. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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3608.03.21 Press Release "Diraya" Campaign Releases Video on Personal Loans and Financing Facilities Keen to enhance financial awareness across all segments of society, and in line with its directives towards expanding and strengthening the Kuwaiti banking sector’s social responsibility, the CBK-supervised banking awareness campaign “Be Aware” (“Diraya” in Arabic) continues in cooperation with the Kuwait Banking Association (KBA) and with participation of all Kuwaiti banks, with the aim 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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3617.07.21 Press Statement Standard & Poor's Lowers State of Kuwait Ratings to 'A+'; Outlook Remains Negative Standard & Poor's Global Ratings: State of Kuwait Ratings Lowered to 'A+' on lack of comprehensive funding strategy; Outlook remains negative. More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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3627.01.22 Press Statement Fitch Ratings Downgrades State of Kuwait Sovereign Credit Rating to (AA-); Outlook Stable Fitch Ratings downgrades State of Kuwait Sovereign Credit Rating to (AA-); Outlook Stable More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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3614.01.22 Press Statement Standard & Poor's Affirms State of Kuwait Ratings at (A+) Standard & Poor's affirms State of Kuwait Ratings at (A+). More
Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
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36FBI thwarts ISIS terror plot targeting New York State Capitol
Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) | Aug 21, 2026, 2:08 PM
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34Kuwait to reactivate regulations of entry permits, absence leaves
Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) | Aug 21, 2026, 2:08 PM
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34Today in Kuwait's history
Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) | Aug 21, 2026, 2:08 PM
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