18.03.26 Press Statement

Standard & Poor's Affirms State of Kuwait Sovereign Credit Rating at (AA-); Outlook Stable

Standard & Poor's affirms State of Kuwait sovereign ratings at (AA-); Outlook Stable.

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08.03.26 Press Statement

CBK Affirms the Continuity of Banking Operations and the Resilience of the Banking Sector

In light of ongoing monitoring of geopolitical developments in the region, the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) affirms the Kuwaiti banking sector’s high degree of operational readiness and resilience, enabling it to continue providing all banking services efficiently and reliably under current circumstances. This is due to the measures taken by local banks, in accordance with the Central Bank's directives, to strengthen risk management systems, develop business continuity and emergency plans, upgrade digital infrastructure, and conduct regular drills simulating various potential scenarios. These measures enhance the preparedness of human resources and operational systems to handle emerging developments.

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24.02.26 Press Statement

International Monetary Fund Concludes 2025 Article IV Consultation with the State of Kuwait

International Monetary Fund (IMF) concludes 2025 Article IV consultation with the State of Kuwait.

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02.02.26 Press Release

CBK Launches Kuwait Dispute Management System (KDMS)

The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) announced today, Monday, 02 February 2026, the launch of Kuwait Dispute Management System (KDMS), which is part of the Second Phase of Kuwait National Payments System Project managed and operated by CBK.

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12.01.26 Press Statement

Diraya Campaign Awarded Best Public Relations Campaign at the Kuwait Public Relations and Customer Service Prize Awards

Diraya Campaign awarded best public relations campaign at the Kuwait Public Relations and Customer Service Prize Awards.

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05.01.26 Press Release

CBK Launches Kuwait Automated Clearing House System (KACH)

The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) announced today, Monday 5th of January 2026, the launch of the 2nd version of Kuwait National Payments System, focusing on promoting competitiveness of the financial services in the banking sector, strengthening the national economy, and consolidating the role of the State of Kuwait as an active center in the financial service sector.

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18.12.25 Press Statement

IMF Staff Concluding Statement of the 2025 Article IV Mission with the State of Kuwait

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Concludes 2025 Article IV Consultation with the State of Kuwait

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10.12.25 Press Release

CBK Cuts the discount rate by 25 basis points to 3.50%

As part of the Central Bank of Kuwait's (CBK) ongoing monitoring of key global economic and monetary indicators and their potential impact on the performance of the local economy, and in light of the need for policies to be tailored to the specific requirements and circumstances of each economy, the Central Bank of Kuwait decided to cut the discount rate by 25 basis points to 3.50%, down from 3.75%, effective December 11, 2025.

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10.12.25 Press Release

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.

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03.12.25 Press Release

CBK Launches the Cyber & Operational Resilience Framework for Local Banks and Financial Institutions

Central Bank of Kuwait launches the cyber and operational resilience framework (CORF) for local banks and financial institutions in the State of Kuwait.

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