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Kuwait, 17 May 2026: Kuwait International Bank (KIB) celebrated the outstanding results achieved by Kuwait’s champions during the first week of the 4th GCC Games, currently taking place in Doha, Qatar. The event has brought together broad participation from GCC countries and features a high level of competition across various sports. KIB continues to support and stand alongside the Kuwaiti sports delegation as part of its official sponsorship of Kuwait’s participation in the Games, reflecting the Bank’s ongoing commitment to supporting Kuwaiti athletes and empowering them to represent Kuwait in the best possible light a

The GCC’s fastest-growing super-app begins its phased launch in Kuwait, bringing world-class technology to everyday life Kuwait City, May 2026 Snoonu has officially launched in Kuwait, marking a significant step in its expansion across the GCC. Snoonu is not just a delivery app. It is a technology company built on advanced cloud infrastructure, powered by a world-class team with experience across some of the most respected names in global tech. The platform is designed to bring together multiple everyday services into one seamless experience. With its Kuwait launch, Snoonu is introducing four services: Groceries: Daily esse

Kuwait, 10 May 2026: Kuwait International Bank (KIB) has announced a strategic partnership with the Kuwait Olympic Committee to sponsor the State of Kuwait’s participation in the 4th GCC Games in Doha, Qatar, scheduled to take place from May 11 to 22, 2026. This initiative reflects the Bank’s commitment to supporting the sports sector and strengthening Kuwait’s presence at regional events. This partnership falls within KIB’s vision to invest in national talent, particularly youth, by empowering them to represent the State of Kuwait on prominent competitive platforms. It aims to support their development and refine t

Kuwait – 26 April 2026 City Hypermarket has been officially named the #1 Supermarket in Kuwait by Service Hero’s Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) for 2025 — for the second consecutive year, and the third time overall since participating in the index. This follows City Hypermarket’s strong performance in 2024, when it also topped 10 brands across Kuwait in the same index. The recognition was announced as part of Service Hero’s Kuwait Customer Satisfaction Index results for 2025, which recorded its highest-ever national score of 84.0 points. City Hypermarket ranked first in the Supermarkets category, based entirel

Kuwait City, 20 April 2025 – Kuwait-based OJO Group’s ARC Advisory has strengthened its regional footprint through a strategic collaboration with Saudi-based Sarat Investments Holdings, marking a key milestone in its expansion into the Kingdom and reinforcing its role in facilitating investment activity across the GCC. This development comes amid growing international attention on the Gulf’s evolving investment landscape, with Reuters recently highlighting the increasing role of specialized advisory firms in accelerating capital flows into the region. Operating at the intersection of international capital and Gulf institutions,

Reinforcing the Bank’s commitment to advancing responsible banking practices in Kuwait Kuwait, 9 April 2026 Burgan Bank has unveiled its 2025 Annual Sustainability Report, reinforcing its commitment to responsible banking while driving measurable progress across its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) priorities and marking another milestone in its journey to advance responsible banking and long-term value creation. The 2025 report reflects a year of scaled impact and deeper integration of ESG across the Bank’s strategy, operations, and decision-making; documenting Burgan Bank’s dedication to shaping a more re

At the 62nd Annual General Assembly Meeting Kuwait, 29 March 2026 – Burgan Bank K.P.S.C. (“Burgan Bank” or “the Bank”) held its 62nd Annual General Assembly Meeting on Saturday, 28 March 2026, at its headquarters, with a quorum of 83.122% of shareholders present, exceeding the minimum threshold of more than 50% as prescribed by regulatory guidelines and the Bank’s bylaws. During the meeting, shareholders reviewed the Bank’s financial results and operational performance for the fiscal year ended 31 December 2025, and approved the distribution of cash dividend of 6 fils per share, in addition to bon

Solid Performance as Company Completes Strategic Transformation 24 March 2026 – Makhazen, the new operating brand of Agility Public Warehousing Company KSCP, today announced its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025. For FY 2025, Makhazen reported net profit from continuing operations of KD 49.3 million, or 19.31 fils per share, an increase of 13.1% compared to the same period last year. EBITDA increased 37.8% to KD 83.1 million and EBIT increased 42.9% to KD 74.9 million, while revenue stood at KD 151.5 million, these results reflect solid performance across the Group’s operating businesses. As of December 31, 20

Kuwait, 16 March 2026: In preparation for Eid Al Fitr, Kuwait International Bank (KIB) announced the availability of its annual Eidiya service across its network of branches and ATMs throughout Kuwait. Through this service, KIB aims to provide customers with convenient access to Eidiya in various denominations, supporting their Eid preparations while reaffirming the Bank’s commitment to delivering accessible and customer-focused banking solutions. Commenting on the initiative, Nawaf Al-Khrayef, Deputy General Manager of Retail Banking at KIB, said: “We extend our warmest wishes to the leadership and people of Kuwait as we appro

12 March 2026 (Lima) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is advancing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in air cargo with three initiatives to improve operational efficiency, strengthen safety and compliance, and accelerate innovation across the global air cargo value chain: Making publications more efficient: IATA is launching an AI Subject Matter Expert (AI SME), a mobile and web-based application that helps operational teams quickly find information in IATA cargo and safety publications by asking questions in plain language. The tool provides accurate answers within seconds. This supports faster operational dec