Author: Mahdeehassan

Nouf Al-Mashaan: 51 is a national project exporting Kuwait’s media identity to the Arab world and strengthening its regional digital presence Strategic partnership with the Ministry of Information to build a sustainable digital ecosystem that supports creativity and expands the reach of Kuwaiti content Kuwait – February 16, 2026 Ooredoo Kuwait announced its participation as a main strategic sponsor of the Kuwait Annual Content Creators Conference (KON), held on February 12-13. The event brought together content creators, digital platforms,leading brands, and industry experts from across the Arab world to discuss the future of Ara

Kuwait, February 15, 2026: Waldorf Astoria Kuwait invites guests to immerse themselves in an exceptional Ramadan experience that honours the spirit of the Holy Month while celebrating togetherness, generosity, and meaningful connection, all within an atmosphere of refined luxury and world-class standards. From the starlit Kubbar Tent and thoughtfully curated culinary offerings, to exclusive dessert creations, restorative spa rituals, and purpose-driven community initiatives, the hotel presents a distinguished season that reflects the true essence of Ramadan hospitality. At the heart of the experience is the open-air Kubbar Tent, an enchant

The Family Office concluded the “Investing Is a Sea” forum, held on Shura Island in the Red Sea destination in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing together a distinguished group of leaders, decision-makers, and experts from the region and around the world. The forum featured in-depth investment dialogue focused on the profound transformations shaping the global economy. The gathering was marked by the presence of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, former Prime Minister of Kuwait, who reflected in his remarks on Kuwait’s deep historical relationship with the sea. As a source of livelihood, strength

Kuwait, 15 February 2026: Kuwait International Bank (KIB) announced the signing of a cooperation agreement with Lothan Hospital, one of Kuwait’s leading specialized medical institutions. The agreement reflects the Bank’s commitment to providing integrated solutions and value-added benefits that facilitate customers’ access to healthcare services and contribute to enhancing their quality of life. The agreement was signed on behalf of KIB by Othman Tawfeqe, General Manager of Retail Banking, while Lothan Hospital was represented by the CEO and Board Member, Abdullah Ahmed Alsebeih. The partnership aims to offer a range of f

World No3 has barely had a chance to relax after winning in Melbourne, being bed-ridden during a short stopover in Dubai and then going straight back on court in Doha Dubai, UAE – 15 February 2026: It may be more than two weeks since Elena Rybakina won the Australian Open in Melbourne, yet such is the demanding schedule of modern-day tennis, the Kazakh star is hoping this week’s Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships – her adopted home tournament in the city in which she has lived since 2024 – provides the chance to properly celebrate. The 26-year-old is balancing the demands of being the top seed at this week’s WTA 1000 tourn

The Family Office concluded the “Investing Is a Sea” forum, held on Shura Island in the Red Sea destination in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing together a distinguished group of leaders, decision-makers, and experts from the region and around the world. The forum featured in-depth investment dialogue focused on the profound transformations shaping the global economy. The gathering was marked by the presence of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, former Prime Minister of Kuwait, who reflected in his remarks on Kuwait’s deep historical relationship with the sea. As a source of livelihood, strength

Kuwait, 14 February 2026: Kuwait International Bank (KIB) announced the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with ACICO Group, a leader in the construction and industrial sectors. The announcement was made during a meeting held to mark the partnership, which aims to offer affordable financing solutions and exclusive incentives for citizens seeking to build their residential plots, in line with their aspirations and the growing demands of the real estate and construction sectors. The agreement was signed by Othman Tawfeqe, General Manager of Retail Banking at KIB, and Ahmed Ghassan Al-Khaled, Vice Chairman at ACICO Group. This step

Kuwait, 11 February 2026: Kuwait International Bank (KIB) organized a grand opening ceremony to announce the launch of the fourth season of KIB | The Stadium, the Bank’s flagship sporting event, organized by its strategic partner, Suffix. Dedicated to equestrian sports for the third consecutive year, the championship began on February 5, 6, and 8, and will continue on February 12, 13, and 14, 2026 at Marina Beach. KIB’s sponsorship of the championship reflects its commitment to promoting sports culture and supporting equestrian sport in Kuwait and comes as part of the Bank’s comprehensive corporate social responsibility p

In line with the Bank’s “Teach Them Young” CSR program Kuwait, 8 February 2026 Expanding on its robust strategy for investing in Kuwait’s national talents and equipping future-ready youths to lead the banking sector, Burgan Bank hosted the American United School (AUS) high school students at the head office, as part of “Teach Them Young”, Burgan Bank’s youth-focused corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative. The field visit covered several topics, including the history of banks and the evolution of the banking profession, modern digital banking services, safety practices against fi

Kuwait, 8 February 2026: Kuwait International Bank (KIB) announced that it has won the “Regulatory Deal of the Year 2025” award for its USD 300 million sustainable Sukuk, issued last year as part of its Tier 2 capital. This recognition from the globally renowned Islamic Finance News (IFN) highlights the exceptional success of the issuance, which was recognized as the first of its kind for sustainable Sukuk issued by a Kuwaiti institution. These Sukuk also achieved remarkable success by recording the highest oversubscription rate of an issuance by a financial institution in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region during 2