Ahli Bank Strengthens International Presence at IMF and World Bank Meetings

The National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) concluded its participation in the Annual Meetings of the Boards of Governors of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group, hosted in the Thai capital, Bangkok. The delegation included Kuwait’s Minister of Finance, Dr. Yaqoub Al-Rafai, and the Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait, Bassel Al-Haroun, alongside governors of Gulf and global central banks, senior financial officials, and leaders of the worldwide banking sector.

The meetings featured discussions on the global financial landscape, the impact of fiscal policies, and interest rate trends, while exploring opportunities for cooperation in sustainable finance and digital innovation.

The NBK Group delegation comprised Abdullah Al-Samit, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Group; Omar Wahbi, Chief Executive Officer of NBK UAE; Noura Al-Duwish, General Manager of Treasury and Investment; and Lin Haddad, Assistant General Manager of Executive Affairs.

The delegation participated in numerous side events, including the Gulf-Asia Economic Forum and the annual reception organized by the Kuwait Banks Association, which was highly successful and received widespread acclaim from all guests and attendees.

On this occasion, Al-Samit stated that the Group’s delegation discussed prospects for bilateral cooperation with representatives of global and Gulf banks, highlighting key topics such as interest rates and available liquidity. He noted that various banking and financial matters were discussed to identify the best approaches for business growth.

He added that the discussions also covered ways to access the most cost-effective sustainable financing options to fund the bank’s operations and maximize profitability, emphasizing that leveraging the experiences shared during the discussions would strengthen NBK’s ability to deliver a world-class banking experience to diverse customer segments and consistently provide added value to all clients.

Concluding his remarks, Al-Samit noted that NBK Group’s participation enhances the bank’s standing among global financial institutions and reflects the confidence it enjoys in international forums. He thanked the Kuwait Banks Association for its efforts and for meeting all the requirements of Kuwait’s banking sector delegations, praising the significant success and prominent presence at the events organized on the sidelines of the meetings.