Kuwait’s stock exchange is accelerating efforts to raise its profile both internationally and at home, expanding the range of products on offer and easing listing requirements, moves that could see...
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Economic Update | Reforms put Kuwait’s exchange on the path towards market upgrade
1 Aug 2018
Economic Update | Government spending and higher oil prices to boost Kuwaiti banking sector growth
10 Jul 2018
Increased government spending and higher oil prices are set to drive growth in Kuwait’s banking sector, with increased profits and liquidity supporting a recent rebound in activity.
Economic Update | Kuwait postpones introduction of VAT until 2021 as oil prices rise
31 May 2018
Amid a backdrop of recovering commodity prices and stronger economic growth, in mid-May Kuwait decided to postpone introduction of value-added tax (VAT) until 2021, although it still intends to...
Economic View | Kuwaiti residential property sales rise as rental market slows
20 Apr 2018
Stronger economic growth and increased domestic employment levels could increase access to credit for real estate in Kuwait, although a decline in the number of expatriates, along with excess stock,...
Economic Update | Kuwait lifts aviation profile with airport and fleet expansion
29 Mar 2018
An airport infrastructure expansion set to come into operation this year will help Kuwait keep pace with strong growth in passenger movements, as local carriers continue with network expansions and...
Economic Update | New budget in Kuwait prioritises infrastructure spending
27 Feb 2018
Higher levels of public spending, supported by greater participation from the private sector, are expected to drive infrastructure projects in Kuwait over the short to medium term.