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Top Level Experts to Speak at the CBK-IFSB Conference on Islamic Finance: A Universal Value Proposition

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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CBK Honors the Winner of "Kuwaiti Economic Researcher Award" 2017

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 | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM

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Key Developments in the Balance of Payments of the State of Kuwait for the Fourth Quarter of 2017

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 | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM

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CBK Instructions to Local Banks on Providing Free Text Messaging Services to Customers for all their Banking Transactions

15.08.18 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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Central Bank of Kuwait keeps discount rate at 3 percent

The central bank kept the rate unchanged to support economic recovery and maintain the attractiveness of the national currency for local savings.

Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM

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306

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Key Developments in the Balance of Payments of the State of Kuwait for the First Quarter of 2018

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 | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM

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CBK Announces Publication of 2017 Financial Stability Report

24.09.18 Press Release: The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) has announced the publication of its Financial Stability Report for the year 2017.

Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM

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CBK Issues Instructions Regulating Electronic Payments

23.09.18 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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CBK Announces Publication of 2017 Economic Report

The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) announced the publication of its Economic Report for the year 2017.

Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM

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CBK Announces the Launch of Kuwaiti Graduates Development Program (KGDP) - Eighth Batch

22.09.18 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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CBK Decides to Maintain the Discount Rate Unchanged at its Current Level of 3.0%

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

Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM

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CBK Issued Instructions Regarding the Rules & Regulations for Granting Personal Loans & Financing Facilities (Consumer/Housing) in Addition to Issuance of Credit Cards

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

Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM

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CBK Issues Regulatory Sandbox Framework for FinTech

26.11.18 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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Key Developments in the Balance of Payments of the State of Kuwait for the Second Quarter of 2018

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 | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM

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The Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait meets Board Chairmen of Kuwaiti Banks

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 | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM

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CBK Governor Announces the Launch of "Kuwaiti Economic Researcher Award" and “Kuwaiti Economic Student Award”

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 | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM

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CBK Governor Announces Launch of Second Round of Cyber Security Leaders Program (CSLP)

15.12.18 Press Release CBK Governor Announces Launch of Second Round of Cyber Security Leaders Program (CSLP) His Excellency the Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) and Chairman of the Institute of Banking Studies, Dr. Mohammad Y. Al-Hashel, announced the launch of the Second Cyber Security Leaders Program (CSLP). This comes within the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) strategy to develop national cadres in the field of banking, the national economy, and to build technical capabilities in information technology and information security, thus bolstering the financial and banking sector’s defenses against the risks of the accelerating developments in modern technology used in the sector’s

Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM

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CBK Announces Master's Degree Scholarship Program (MDSP) for the Fifth Year

29.12.18 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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CBK Launches Electronic Banking Services System (EBSS)

03.02.19 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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CBK Launches “Certified Sharia Auditor” Program in Collaboration with IBS

03.03.19 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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CBK Announces an Executive Education Program for Banking and Finance Executives with Harvard Business School for the Tenth Year in a Row

22.12.18 Press Release CBK Announces an Executive Education Program for Banking and Finance Executives with Harvard Business School for the Tenth Year in a Row Dr. Mohammad Yousef Al-Hashel, Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Institute of Banking Studies (IBS), announced that the IBS will work with Harvard Business School for the tenth year in a row to present an executive education program for banking and finance executives in the GCC region, during January 26 – 31, 2019. More

Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM

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CBK Organizes Workshop for Ministry of Justice Accounting Experts

24.04.19 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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CBK Hosting IMF Panel Discussion on Banking Supervision & Oversight

23.03.19 Press Release CBK Hosting IMF Panel Discussion on Banking Supervision & Oversight The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) is hosting a high-level panel discussion organized by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Middle East Center for Economics and Finance (CEF) on banking supervision and oversight. More

Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM

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CBK Honors the Winners of "Kuwaiti Economic Researcher Award" and "Kuwaiti Economic Student Award" 2018

02.05.19 Press Release CBK Honors the Winners of "Kuwaiti Economic Researcher Award" and "Kuwaiti Economic Student Award" 2018 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 winners of "Kuwaiti Economic Researcher Award" and "Kuwaiti Economic Student Award" 2018. More

Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM

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CBK and MOCI sign a Memorandum of Understanding

07.07.19 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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CBK Enhances Statistical Work

16.07.19 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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CBK Decides to Maintain the Discount Rate at its Current Level of 3.0%

31.07.19 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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Top Banking Executives and Policymakers Confirmed as Speakers at the "International Banking Conference: Shaping the Future"

19.08.19 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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The Governor of CBK and Chairman of the Institute of Banking Studies Concludes "Women & Leadership in Global Business" Program

12.09.19 The Governor of CBK and Chairman of the Institute of Banking Studies Concludes "Women & Leadership in Global Business" Program His Excellency the Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) and Chairman of the Institute of Banking Studies, Dr. Mohammad Y. Al-Hashel, concluded the program “Women & Leadership in Global Business”, held for the first time in Kuwait in collaboration with the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). More

Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM

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Kuwait’s Banks Unveiled as Partners for Major International Banking Event

05.09.19 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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CBK Amends the Rules and Regulations of Corporate Governance in Kuwaiti Banks

10.09.19 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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CBK Announces the Launch of Kuwait Graduate Development Program - Ninth Batch

02.10.19 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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CBK Announces the Launch of Risk Management Leadership Program

21.10.19 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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CBK's Decision on KFH Request to Acquire Ahli United Bank - Bahrain

08.10.19 Press Release CBK's Decision on KFH Request to Acquire Ahli United Bank - Bahrain The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) grants conditional approval on Kuwait Finance House (KFH) request to acquire Ahli United Bank - Bahrain. More

Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM

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CBK Cuts its Discount Rate by a Quarter Percentage Point from 3.00% to 2.75%

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

Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM

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CBK Launches the Second Round of “Certified Sharia Auditor” Program in Collaboration with IBS

03.11.19 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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CBK Unveils Liquidity Management and Forecasting Dashboard

10.11.19 Press Release CBK Unveils Liquidity Management and Forecasting Dashboard His Excellency the Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) Dr. Mohammad Y. Al-Hashel announced CBK’s live and consolidated “Liquidity Management and Forecasting Dashboard”, which enhances the ability to forecast liquidity conditions more accurately and at an earlier point in time, in turn leading to more efficient utilization of monetary policy instruments. More

Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM

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CBK Governor Patron and Keynote Speaker of the 8th Shura Fiqh Conference

08.12.19 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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CBK Announces Master's Degree Scholarship Program (MDSP) for the Sixth Year

15.12.19 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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CBK Develops Statistical Work

10.12.19 Press Statement CBK Develops Statistical Work The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) has published today data on the International Investment Position and Total External Debt of the State of Kuwait in its quarterly statistical bulletin starting from Q1 (January-March) 2019. In line with the international best practices, CBK continuously strives to enhance statistical work through the development of statistical databases and provision of integrated and comprehensive data in terms of coverage, periodicity, timeliness, and quality. The newly introduced tables namely (44) and (44-1) & (46) and (46-1) reinforce principles of disclosures and transparency by including the State of Kuwait’s Inter

Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM

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CBK Announces an Updated Executives Education Program for Banking and Finance Executives with Harvard Business School for the 11th Year in a Row

22.12.19 Press Release CBK Announces an Updated Executives Education Program for Banking and Finance Executives with Harvard Business School for the 11th Year in a Row Dr. Mohammad Y. Al-Hashel, Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Institute of Banking Studies (IBS), announced that IBS will again work with Harvard Business School (HBS) to present a special and updated executive education program for banking and financial executives in the GCC region. Many aspects of the program have been restructured to reflect the latest trends in the evolving banking and financial services sector. More

Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM

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CBK Issues a Commemorative Coin to Mark the 5th Anniversary of H.H. The Amir Being Named “A Humanitarian Leader” for the Year 2014

16.12.19 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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The State of Kuwait and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia connect their points of sale via the GCCNET

31.12.19 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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Central Bank of Kuwait Governor, Dr. Mohammad Y. Al-Hashel to Helm IILM Chairmanship for 2020

05.01.20 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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345

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CBK Statement on The IMF Article IV Consultation for Year 2020

27.01.20 Press Statement CBK Statement on The IMF Article IV Consultation for Year 2020 The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) press statement on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission to the State of Kuwait from January 7th through January 20th, 2020. More

Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM

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346

economics/KW | middle_east

CBK Invited to Become a Member of the Bank of International Settlements

14.01.20 Press Release CBK Invited to Become a Member of the Bank of International Settlements The Central Bank of Kuwait received an invitation today to become a member of the Bank of International Settlements (BIS). In a statement, His Excellency the Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait Dr. Mohammad Y. Al-Hashel said, “We are very pleased with this announcement and the Central Bank of Kuwait has accepted the invitation and aims to become an effective member of this prestigious organization. The BIS underscores international cooperation between central banks and financial authorities around the world and works towards collectively pursuing global monetary and financial stability.” More

Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM

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347

finance/KW | middle_east

CBK Introduces Cyber Security Framework for the Kuwaiti Banking Sector

18.02.20 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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348

finance/KW | middle_east

CBK Emphasizes the Protection of the Banking and Financial System from the Risks of Money Laundering

11.02.20 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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349

economics/KW | middle_east

CBK Offers Regulatory Stimulus Package for Local Banks to Face Coronavirus Fallout

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 | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM

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350

economics/KW | middle_east

CBK Assures Smooth and Safe Banking Operations

12.03.20 CBK Assures Smooth and Safe Banking Operations The Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK), Dr. Mohammad Y. Al-Hashel, announced that banks were instructed to ensure uninterrupted access to financial services to serve customers and the national economy in light of precautionary efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19, and to maintain financial stability in the country. More

Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM

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