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Kuwait, 9 June 2026: Kuwait International Bank (KIB) continues to reinforce its commitment to promoting banking awareness and digital security, particularly as most fraud cases today are now carried out electronically. In an interview on Kuwait TV’s Qabel Al-Asr program, Basil Al-Suwaidan, General Manager of the Information Security, Privacy and Anti-Fraud Department at KIB, highlighted the major shift from traditional fraud methods, such as forged cheques and signatures, to more advanced and increasingly complex digital techniques. Al-Suwaidan explained that electronic fraud has become increasingly attractive to criminals due to its

RIYADH, May 3, 2026 — The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is continuing its intensive coordination with international Hajj affairs offices to promote awareness of official procedures. The goal is to ensure that essential guidance and instructional messages reach pilgrims in their home countries well before they arrive in the Kingdom. These international efforts aim to establish the Hajj permit as the only safe and legitimate pathway for the pilgrimage. By adhering to these regulations, pilgrims ensure their journey is organized from its very first stages. The permit guarantees access to comprehensive field and logistical service

Kuwait, January 25, 2026: Kuwait Credit Information Network Company (CINET), Kuwait’s leading and sole provider of credit information and credit ratings, has won the Silver Award for Best Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Campaign at the Middle East Public Relations Association (MEPRA) Awards, in recognition of its impactful “Mr. Score” video commercial and the integrated awareness campaign accompanying it. This regional recognition underscores CINET’s ongoing commitment to its social role in enhancing credit awareness and promoting financial credit in Kuwait, while reinforcing responsible credit behavi

Kuwait, 30 December 2025: Driven by its commitment to fostering a secure banking environment and ensuring the safety of its customers’ financial transactions, Kuwait International Bank (KIB) extended its efforts to raise awareness about cybersecurity risks and evolving digital fraud methods. This comes as part of KIB’s support for the national “Let’s Be Aware” (Diraya) campaign, launched by the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) and the Kuwait Banking Association (KBA) in collaboration with local banks. The Bank’s continued support for the nationwide campaign aligns with its dedication to empowering customers to protect

Kuwait, 27 November 2025: In line with its ongoing commitment to strengthening financial literacy and supporting national awareness initiatives, Kuwait International Bank (KIB) announced the launch of fraud awareness campaign in recognition of the 2025 International Fraud Awareness Week. This effort falls under the wider umbrella of the ‘Let’s Be Aware’ (Diraya) campaign, which was launched by the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) and the Kuwait Banking Association (KBA) in cooperation with local banks to empower all segments of society with the knowledge needed to make informed and secure financial decisions. As such, KIB contin

Reinforcing the Bank’s proactive role in advancing the national financial literacy and banking awareness campaign “Let’s Be Aware” Kuwait, 17 November 2025 In line with its leadership role in digital transformation and its commitment to fostering a culture of adeptness and awareness among its employees, Burgan Bank launched its Risk and Cyber Awareness Week under the theme “Awareness is Our First Defense”. The initiative aligns with the Bank’s ongoing support for the “Let’s Be Aware” (Diraya) financial literacy and banking awareness campaign, launched and supervised by the