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Sulaiman Al-Marzouq on NBK’s new standalone ‘Weyay’

The National Bank of Kuwait’s deputy CEO for Kuwait talks to John Everington about the outlook for the economy and the prospects for public–private partnerships.
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Sulaiman Al-Marzouq on NBK’s new standalone ‘Weyay’

Q: What is the National Bank of Kuwait’s (NBK’s) economic outlook for Kuwait for 2022/23?

A: We are cautiously optimistic and confident that the recovery will gather strength over the coming months as higher vaccination rates have enabled the gradual and safe roll back of most Covid-19 restrictions. In the meantime, oil prices have soared, hitting another record high amid increase in global energy demand on economic recovery and the escalation of geopolitical tensions due to the Ukraine conflict. 

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John Everington is the Middle East and Africa editor. Prior to joining The Banker, John was the deputy business editor of The National in the UAE, and has also worked for Dealreporter, Arab News and The Telegraph. He has also covered the telecom sector in Africa and the Middle East, living and working in Qatar and the UK. John has a BA in Arabic and History and an MA in Middle Eastern Studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) in London.
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