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Kuwait Wealth Fund Tops $1 Trillion

Kuwait wealth fund assets surpassed $1 trillion in 2025, highlighting the country’s strong fiscal position. Consequently, the milestone underscores Kuwait’s ability to manage public...

Rising U.S.–Iran Tensions Challenge Gulf Economic Transformation

Escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran have put the Persian Gulf on high alert. In February 2026, President Donald Trump indicated a “locked and...

Kuwait Wealth Fund Tops $1 Trillion

Kuwait wealth fund assets surpassed $1 trillion in 2025, highlighting the country’s strong fiscal position. Consequently, the milestone underscores Kuwait’s ability to manage public...

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Kuwait Wealth Fund Tops $1 Trillion

Kuwait wealth fund assets surpassed $1 trillion in 2025, highlighting the country’s strong fiscal position. Consequently, the milestone underscores Kuwait’s ability to manage public...

Kuwait Deficit Hits Record $31.96 Billion as Oil Revenue Remains Key to Fiscal Planning

Kuwait deficit concerns are rising as the government forecasts a record shortfall for the next fiscal year. Officials estimate total income at 16 billion...

Rising U.S.–Iran Tensions Challenge Gulf Economic Transformation

Escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran have put the Persian Gulf on high alert. In February 2026, President Donald Trump indicated a “locked and...

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Kuwait Tightens Rules on Exchange Shops: Money Reform Shakes Market

Kuwait’s money reform forces many exchange shops to shut down this week. The key phrase "Kuwait money reform" is now a major topic in...

Kuwait Food Delivery Budget: A Growing Food Delivery Spend

Kuwait is witnessing a significant rise in food delivery spend. This key phrase highlights a growing economic shift. In recent years, digital platforms have...

Kuwait Tightens Oversight on Exchange Shops to Improve Financial Transparency

Kuwait is strengthening regulations on its money exchange sector as part of its efforts to exit the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) “follow-up phase.”...

Kuwait Approves Debt Law to Boost Economy

Kuwait has passed a new debt law to strengthen its economy and attract investors. The law sets a debt limit of 30 billion Kuwaiti...

Kuwait Inflation Climbs as Food Prices Increase

Kuwait’s inflation rate climbed, mainly due to food prices. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) stood at 2.49%, showing steady inflation but rising costs. Food...

Kuwait’s Budget Deficit Grows as Oil Revenue Falls

Kuwait approved its 2025-26 budget with a bigger deficit. The country expects lower oil income, making it harder to balance spending and revenue. The...

Kuwait Sees Gold Prices Surge to Record High Amid Global Uncertainty

Gold prices reached a historic peak of $3,022 per ounce at the close of last week’s trading, driven by ongoing global economic and geopolitical...

Kuwait Market Value Climbs to KD 48.05 Billion with KD 105 Million Gain

The Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE) saw a modest rise in its market value during the first week of Ramadan, gaining KD 105 million or...

2025 Kuwait Market IQ Highlights

Kuwait has made significant progress in corporate governance, aligning with its broader goals of attracting foreign investments, diversifying the economy, and increasing transparency. A...

Kuwaiti Banks Consider Fees on Online Transfers to Cover Digital Costs

Kuwaiti banks are exploring the possibility of introducing fees on online transfers between different banks. This move aims to help financial institutions manage the...

Kuwait Central Bank Chief Calls for Reforms to Ensure Stability

The Governor of Kuwait’s Central Bank, Mohammad al-Hashel, emphasized the urgent need for economic reforms to stabilize the country’s finances, stating that monetary tools...