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CBK Governor Honors the Winners of "2024 Kuwaiti Economic Student Award"
For the fifth consecutive year, the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) held a ceremony to honor the winners of the “Kuwaiti Economic Student Award” in a ceremony attended by the CBK Governor and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Institute of Banking Studies (IBS), Mr. Basel A. Al-Haroon, and a host of elite banking sector figures on Wednesday, 10 December, 2025, at CBK Headquarters.
In his opening speech, the Governor underscored the CBK's keenness to advancing economic research in Kuwait, supporting national efforts across various sectors. He emphasized the importance of high-caliber research and innovation in the face of rapid global economic shifts. The Kuwaiti Economic Student Award, is designed to nurture academic excellence and enhance research competencies among Kuwaiti students. By recognizing young talents with outstanding contributions to economic research, CBK seeks to inspire a new generation of researchers who are able to address pressing economic challenges and shape the future of Kuwait’s financial landscape.
