Boubyan Bank aims to build international partnerships and anticipate changes
Boubyan Bank concluded its participation in the International Monetary Fund's annual meetings in Bangkok, emphasizing the importance of international partnerships and anticipating economic changes.
Translated by Qiyas from الراي — Original source
Bank Al Ahli concluded its participation in the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, held in Bangkok.
The bank’s delegation was led by Chairman Sheikh Abdullah Nasser Al-Sabah. The delegation engaged in dialogues and meetings with representatives of the international financial community, while also participating in several key events that brought together Kuwait and Gulf countries with Asian nations, reflecting the bank’s focus on measured growth, strengthening institutional connectivity, and consolidating Kuwait’s position in the international financial landscape.
The delegation included Vice Chairman Faisal Sarrouh, General Manager of the Treasury and Financial Institutions Department Abdullah Maaref, Deputy General Manager of the Financial Institutions Department Bader Al-Turkiet, and Assistant General Manager of Brand and Communication Strategy Dhafer Al-Qabandi. The delegation brought together diverse expertise in corporate banking, treasury, investment, and financial markets, reflecting the varied financial capabilities of the Bank Al Ahli Group.
Commenting on the event, Al-Sabah stated, “The value of the Annual Meetings lies not only in tracking global developments, but also in understanding how they are interconnected and their implications for our markets. Geopolitical developments, monetary conditions, technology, and capital flows have become factors that shape the decisions banks must make today.
“For Bank Al Ahli, engagement with the international financial community enhances our ability to anticipate changes, make disciplined decisions, and support Kuwait’s aspirations and the markets we serve in the long term.”
These priorities reflected the main topics discussed at the meetings in Bangkok, foremost among them financial resilience, global growth prospects, investment, and the evolving role of technology.
For Bank Al Ahli, these developments hold particular significance given its strategy, which places Kuwait at its core, its regional presence, and the growing cross-border financial needs of its clients.
As part of its participation program, the delegation, led by the Chairman, attended the annual reception hosted by the Kuwait Banks Association, attended by Minister of Finance Dr. Yaqoub Al-Rafai, Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait Bassel Al-Haroun, Kuwait’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Thailand Dr. Meshal Al-Mansour, and several banking leaders.
Bank Al Ahli participated in a luncheon hosted by Al-Mansour in honor of the Kuwaiti delegation. The occasion provided an opportunity to connect with representatives of official authorities and the banking sector in Kuwait, and to exchange views on major international economic developments.
The bank also participated in the Asian-Gulf Economic Forum: Banking, Investment, and Digital Infrastructure, organized by the Kuwait Banks Association in collaboration with the Asian Bankers Association on October 14 on the sidelines of the Annual Meetings.
Commenting on the forum’s themes, Bank Al Ahli emphasized that the next phase of economic cooperation between Gulf and Asian countries will depend on the efficiency of banks and investors in linking capital with available opportunities.
Strengthening financial partnerships, deepening ties between capital markets, and developing secure financial infrastructure will contribute to translating growing regional relations into sustainable financing and investment opportunities.
The bank affirmed that this direction aligns with its approach to achieving disciplined growth based on partnerships, and that Kuwait possesses the fundamentals that qualify it to consolidate its role as a financial and investment hub. Furthermore, enhancing institutional connectivity can contribute to providing new opportunities for companies operating across various markets.
The delegation’s vision was based on the integration of Burqan Group’s capabilities in corporate and institutional banking, treasury and financial markets, alongside investment banking and asset management through Kamco Invest, where Faisal Sarrouh also serves as Chief Executive Officer.
Through its participation in annual meetings and accompanying events, Burqan continued to strengthen dialogue with its counterparts in the financial sector at both the regional and international levels on key issues shaping the future of banking and investment, as well as cross-border capital flows.
As Burqan continues to strengthen its core operations in Kuwait and selectively explores regional opportunities, the bank remains focused on building partnerships, developing capabilities, and enhancing financial connectivity, thereby supporting its clients and contributing to the achievement of Kuwait’s economic priorities under Kuwait Vision 2035.
