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19.10.21Press 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.

On this occasion, the Governor praised the efforts made by the National Bank of Kuwait, Kuwait Finance House, Gulf Bank and Warba Bank. He also commended the engagement of all Kuwaiti banks participating in this campaign, adding that the efforts made by all units of the banking system contributed to the success of the campaign and the delivery of its messages to Kuwaiti banking sector’s customers.

The Governor pointed out that the banking awareness campaign “Diraya” was launched at the beginning of the year under the supervision of the CBK and the management of the Kuwait Banking Association (KBA) with the participation of all Kuwaiti banks. It aims to enhance public financial awareness across a wider segment of society, and to increase public awareness of the banking sector’s role and how customers’ can use its services advantageously.

Dr. Al-Hashel concluded the statement by stressing the CBK’s keenness to spread financial and banking awareness and protect banks’ customers’ rights in light of the rapid developments in the banking services and the accompanying risks, most notably, cyber fraud, which calls for sustained efforts. Additionally, this campaign supplements the Kuwaiti banking sector’s social responsibility efforts.

More information on the Diraya campaign is available through its official website: www.dirayakw.com