Kuwait Economic Research Highlights
Report: How can Kuwait’s upstream oil sector reach net zero?
Despite predictions of declining hydrocarbon consumption, significant demand remains due to economic transformations and disruptive events like the Covid-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Kuwait's banks target sustainable growth
In this Growth Perspectives video, OBG shows how Kuwaiti banks are embracing environmental, social and governance principles to contribute to the sustainable growth of the banking sector...
Increasing the accessibility of trading in Kuwait and the GCC
Talal Al Ajmi, CEO and Founder, VI Markets
In this Global Platform video, Talal Al Ajmi, CEO and Founder, VI Markets, talks about increasing the accessibility of trading. Financial markets have experienced significant changes compared to before the...
Inside Look: Financial Services in Kuwait
Kuwait’s banks are among the largest and most robust in the region. Asset growth has defined the sector’s trajectory in recent times, as Kuwaiti banks continued to recover from the disruptions of the...
Special Reports on Kuwait & the GCC
Focus Report
Focus Report: Trade and investment opportunities in Oman's special economic and free trade zones
Recent disruptions to global supply chains and recognition from policymakers about the urgent need to diversify the economy are combining to stimulate industrial development in Oman...
ESG Intelligence Report
Report: What factors are driving social development in Saudi Arabia?
Vision 2030 includes social development initiatives to empower micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and citizens, promote entrepreneurship and widen access to financing...
ESG Intelligence Report
Report: How can Saudi Arabia finance sustainable industrial development?
Guided by the Vision 2030 strategy for diversification, rapid advancements are being made in Saudi industry, mining, logistics and renewable energy. As the Kingdom works towards reaching net-zero...
ESG Intelligence Report
Report: The road to a zero-emission automotive industry in the Middle East and Africa
Automotive stakeholders are increasingly aware that the business-as-usual scenario that has sustained the industry for more than 100 years is no longer tenable. Regulatory changes and emissions-reduction...
ESG Intelligence Report
Report: How Qatar is confronting environmental and social challenges
With the publication of its National Environment and Climate Change Strategy in 2021, Qatar has recognised that a proactive and holistic approach is needed to meet the challenge of global warming and...
Focus Report
Report: Is the Gulf shipping and logistics sector future-ready?
In the wake of a period of severe disruption to global trade, Gulf shipping and logistics companies are adapting to government efforts to boost self-sufficiency in the region, while also investing...
Focus Report: Trade and investment opportunities in Oman's special economic and free trade zones
Report: What factors are driving social development in Saudi Arabia?
Report: How can Saudi Arabia finance sustainable industrial development?
Report: The road to a zero-emission automotive industry in the Middle East and Africa
Report: How Qatar is confronting environmental and social challenges
Report: Is the Gulf shipping and logistics sector future-ready?
Boosting investment in Kuwait’s capital markets
In this Growth Perspectives video, OBG shows how Boursa Kuwait has introduced reforms and launched new investment tools to support the development of the capital markets. The surge in market...
Video: New economic zones central to Kuwait’s growth strategy
Kuwait is developing three new economic zones to boost investment and support trade through strategic industrial clusters. The Al Abdali, Al Wafra and Al Naayem economic zones aim to attract impact...
Economic News & Views on the GCC
Economic ViewsEman Mojali, CEO, Bahrain National Insurance
On building a regulatory framework and consumer awareness to support growth
Economic View
Michael Michael, CEO, Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC) and Qatar Business Events Corporation
On catering to local and global audiences with new technologies and safety measures
Economic View
Jack Uppal, President and Managing Director – Africa and Middle East, General Motors (GM)
On learning from supply chain challenges and the development of other segments
Economic View
David Grover, Group CEO, ROSHN
On the trends shaping the Kingdom’s real estate market
Economic View
Wajdy Al Ghabban, CEO, Catrion
On developments in Saudi Arabia’s catering industry
Economic View
Ahmed Al Shamsi, Managing Director and CEO, Abu Dhabi Sustainable Water Solutions Company (SWS)
On innovative approaches in water conservation and reuse
Economic View
Ali Al Dhaheri, CEO, Tadweer
On the business opportunities presented by sustainable waste management
Economic News
Gulf countries look to space to harness scientific and commercial opportunities
In the push to embrace emerging technologies and harness their potential commercial opportunities, Gulf countries are launching new initiatives to bolster their domestic space industries. In June Saudi Arabia’s Council of Ministers approved the transformation of the Saudi Space Commission, which was launched in 2018, into a full government agency known as the Saudi Space Agency (SSA), underscoring the Kingdom’s commitment to the space sector and exploration activities. The move followed the successful launch...
The Report: Kuwait 2022
The economy of Kuwait has long been underpinned by the production and export of crude oil. Although the rise in energy prices in 2021-22 boosted government revenue and macroeconomic stability...
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