Press Releases
15.09.25 Press Statement
Central Banks in the Age of Artificial Intelligence Conference
The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) hosted the second annual conference on strengthening gulf joint action within the framework of the Committee of the Governors of the Central Banks in the GCC Countries, titled: Central Banks in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, that was held in the State of Kuwait on Sunday, 14 September 2025.
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The 85th Meeting of the Committee of the Governors of the Central Banks in the GCC Countries
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Central Banks Governors Committee convened its 85th meeting on Sunday, 14 September 2025, hosted by the State of Kuwait and presided by Central Bank of Kuwait Governor Basel A. Al-Haroon.
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Fitch Ratings Affirms State of Kuwait Sovereign Credit Rating at (AA-); Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings Affirms State of Kuwait Sovereign Credit Rating at (AA-); Outlook Stable
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CBK Launches "Initiative Accelerator Program" at Innovation Hub "Wolooj"
The Innovation Hub at the Central Bank of Kuwait “Wolooj” cordially invites all Kuwaiti talents to submit their applications for the “Innovation” Accelerator Program. This program will take place from 1st September 2025 to 1st October 2025.
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CBK Imposes Penalties on Several Entities Under its Supervision
The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) imposes penalties on several entities under its supervision.
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CBK Imposes Penalties on Several Entities Under its Supervision
The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) imposes penalties on several entities under its supervision.
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CBK Issues Financial Stability Report for 2024
Continuing its efforts to enhance transparency, disclosure, and publication of reliable data and statistics related to the Kuwaiti banking and financial sector, the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) issued its Financial Stability Report for 2024, which is the 13th edition of a series of reports prepared and published by CBK. This year’s report includes the latest data and statistics related to the Kuwaiti banking and financial sector for the reporting period, and is structured into five main sections, each of which provides a comprehensive assessment of the relevant topics.
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KIBS Launches the Fourth Cohort of the "Risk Management Leaders Program"
As part of the Central Bank of Kuwait’s strategic endeavor to build highly qualified national cadres in various financial and banking fields, and develop risk management capabilities, which has great importance in enhancing the banking environment and in fortifying financial operations, the Kuwait Institute of Banking Studies (KIBS), launched the fourth cohort of the Risk Management Leaders Program, within Kafa’a initiative undertaken by the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) in collaboration with Kuwaiti banks, and managed by KIBS.
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CBK Imposes Penalties on Several Entities Under its Supervision
The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) imposes penalties on several entities under its supervision.
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The Tenth Edition (June 2025) "Price Dynamics & Inflation and Macroeconomics Expectations”
Complementing the Central Bank of Kuwait’s (CBK) series of quarterly reports being published since November 2022, this 10th edition (June 2025) is titled "Price Dynamics & Inflation and Macroeconomics Expectations". The first section reviews the price dynamics and inflation expectations, while the second section addresses the definition of Macroeconomics and related concepts, economic growth and business cycles in the short term, sustainable long-term economic growth.
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