Boubyan participates in IMF and World Bank meetings

Boubyan Bank is participating in the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, scheduled to be held in Bangkok, Thailand, from the 12th to the 18th of this month, with a high-level delegation led by Adel Al-Majed, Vice Chairman and Group Chief Executive Officer. The delegation includes Abdul Salam Al-Saleh, Chief Executive Officer of Corporate Banking, Financial Management, Treasury, and Legal Affairs at the bank, along with several other senior bank executives.

This participation aims to strengthen Boubyan Bank’s international presence and reaffirm its commitment to contributing to international forums and meetings focused on shaping the future of the financial and banking sectors, leveraging its established global reputation for excellence, innovation, and digital transformation, as well as its expertise in Islamic banking.

The participation also highlights the bank’s journey in achieving growth and developing its business model in line with the transformations occurring in the global financial sector.

At the same time, it provides an opportunity to gain insights into global economic and financial trends and utilize them to develop plans that enhance the bank’s ability to keep pace with changes and prepare for the next phase.

On the sidelines of the meetings, the Boubyan Bank delegation will hold a number of high-level bilateral meetings with senior officials and leaders of global financial institutions and banks to discuss cooperation prospects and exchange views on economic and financial developments and issues affecting the future of the banking industry. This will support the exchange of expertise and the development of more efficient banking solutions and practices, enhancing the bank’s ability to deliver sustainable value to its clients, shareholders, and the national economy.

The delegation will also highlight the progress achieved by the banking sector in terms of efficiency, resilience, and innovation, and its ability to keep pace with global transformations by offering a sophisticated banking model that combines the solid foundations of Islamic banking with modern digital solutions.

The meetings provide an international platform for exchanging views on fiscal and economic policies, leveraging diverse expertise in managing changes, and supporting long-term growth and stability opportunities, thereby giving participating institutions a broader understanding of the trends reshaping the global economy and banking industry.

The Boubyan Bank delegation’s program includes attending the Kuwaiti Banks Reception organized by the Kuwait Banks Association on the sidelines of the meetings, with participation from leaders of Kuwaiti banks, a select group of senior officials from global financial institutions, central banks, and policymakers. Additionally, the delegation will attend a dinner hosted by the Kuwaiti Embassy in Thailand in honor of the participating Kuwaiti delegation, further strengthening communication between representatives of the Kuwaiti banking sector and international financial and economic institutions, and opening broader horizons for building relationships and exploring cooperation opportunities.