Whilst the economy is surging on the back of higher-than-forecast oil prices that are swelling the state coffers, concerns remain over the state’s long-term prospects.
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Economic Update | Kuwait: Surpluses and minuses
12 Sep 2012
Economic Update | Kuwait: Partnering in education
28 Aug 2012
News that the government is seeking a transaction advisor for a new public-private partnership (PPP) schools project signals further opportunities for investors in Kuwait’s education sector.
Economic Update | Kuwait: Improving marketability
13 Aug 2012
Ahead of a planned privatisation of the country’s stock exchange, Kuwait’s Capital Market Authority (CMA), has been stepping up efforts to ensure listed firms are fully in compliance with a tightened...
Economic Update | Kuwait: Improving transparency
30 Jul 2012
New corporate governance rules announced by the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) in June should continue to strengthen the banking sector and address issues that have been attributed to a weak corporate...
Economic Update | Kuwait: Opportunities in national development plan
17 Jul 2012
Building contractors in Kuwait will be hoping that the roll out of the state’s $108bn national development plan drives up activity in the sector, although political wrangling and red tape could mean...
Economic Update | Kuwait: Investing in Malaysia
29 Jun 2012
Conscious that its economy is currently highly dependent on oil and closely tied to markets that continue to face economic uncertainty, Kuwait’s government is looking further afield to new investment...
