Historic enmity between Kuwait’s government and national assembly offer little confidence that the country will pass the economic reforms it desperately needs.
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Latest articles from Kuwait

Kuwait’s banks bruised but unbowed
April 1, 2021Banks in Kuwait may have taken a knock from Covid-19 and its related effects, but optimism remains.

Could universal basic income rewrite Kuwait's future?
March 17, 2021Kuwait relies on public sector wages and energy subsidies. If the country is to revive its withered private sector, radical changes are needed.

Oiling the wheels of Kuwait’s recovery
March 16, 2021Covid-19 has had a dramatic impact on the markets over the past year, especially as far as oil is concerned.

Kuwait Finance House chief looks to life after AUB acquisition
April 1, 2020Kuwait Finance House's chief executive discusses the acquisition of Ahli United Bank and fintech’s threats and opportunities.

Kuwait CBG sees positive financial prospects
April 1, 2020Central Bank of Kuwait governor Mohammad Y Al-Hashel talks to John Everington about identifying credit growth and the likelihood of further consolidation.

Kuwait’s prudence pays off ahead of crisis
April 1, 2020The Banker looks at how Kuwait is preparing to survive falling oil prices and the Covid-19 crisis.

Kuwait’s corporate governance is put to the test
April 1, 2020With an eye to attracting foreign investment, Kuwait is pushing ahead with reforms to the regulation of corporate conduct.

Kuwait’s fiscal buffers bring breathing space
April 1, 2020While Kuwait does have a financial bulwark against the financial challenges caused by the reduction in oil prices and the coronavirus, it is not limitless – meaning it may have to look again at its abandoned reforms.

Kuwait and allies mull co-operation with non-OPEC producers
April 1, 2020Kuwait and other OPEC members are considering an agreement with non-OPEC countries to reduce supply – but is this likely?