EconomyKuwait firm on keeping discount rate at 3% despite global changesInternational Finance DeskAugust 2, 2019 by International Finance DeskAugust 2, 2019 Kuwait took the decision to keep the discount rate unchanged to maintain the competitiveness of the national currency... Read more
coverstoryJuly-August 2019MagazineAhli United Bank: Using technology for leadershipInternational FinanceJuly 10, 2019December 6, 2019 by International FinanceJuly 10, 2019December 6, 2019 The bank is taking major steps toward fintech innovation... Read more
AviationTurkish Airlines, Kuwait Airways codeshare deal to boost travel optionsInternational Finance DeskJuly 10, 2019December 23, 2019 by International Finance DeskJuly 10, 2019December 23, 2019 Turkish Airlines has decided to temporarily replace its 12 grounded Boeing aircraft with 12 737-800s from AnadoluJet... Read more
Oil & GasKuwait Oil awards $597 mn offshore services contract to HalliburtonInternational Finance DeskJuly 2, 2019December 18, 2019 by International Finance DeskJuly 2, 2019December 18, 2019 The six-month integrated offshore drilling services deal is expected to help produce 100,000 barrels of oil per day... Read more
MarketsMSCI upgrade could bring in $2.8 bn to Kuwait’s equity marketInternational Finance DeskJune 26, 2019 by International Finance DeskJune 26, 2019 IPO of the Kuwait stock exchange could happen by early 2020; two or three other IPOs are also expected in 12 months... Read more
EconomyKuwait to recover from last year’s economic declineInternational Finance DeskAugust 2, 2018 by International Finance DeskAugust 2, 2018 This year, Kuwait is swiftly rising because of an increased government spend and a predicted upsurge in oil output... Read more
Sector InsightZain launches the first integrated 5G network in KuwaitInternational Finance DeskJune 8, 2018 by International Finance DeskJune 8, 2018 Zain will continue developing and expanding the 5G network gradually across Kuwait until the devices are available, expected during the course of 2019... Read more
Oil & GasBahrain announces its newfound oil & gas reserve the largest in its regionInternational Finance DeskApril 2, 2018February 27, 2020 by International Finance DeskApril 2, 2018February 27, 2020 The Kingdom of Bahrain procures 80% of its revenue from oil, and gets 150,000 bpd from the Abu Safa oilfield in part... Read more
EconomyMarketsKuwait mega project seeks major foreign investorsInternational Finance DeskMarch 22, 2018February 27, 2020 by International Finance DeskMarch 22, 2018February 27, 2020 Kuwait's Northern Gulf Gateway project is now open for investments from US, Europe, China and Asia... Read more
Business LeadersThe UN and Kuwait’s meeting to possibly strengthen their bilateral relationshipInternational Finance DeskOctober 4, 2017 by International Finance DeskOctober 4, 2017 The UN Secretary-General expressed his support for the country’s mediation efforts in the current Gulf crisis... Read more