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Kuwait, 24 February 2026: Kuwait International Bank (KIB) announced the successful conclusion of the fourth season of KIB | The Stadium, organized by its strategic partner, Suffix, reaffirming the event’s status as one of Kuwait’s most prominent sporting platforms. The event garnered significant audience engagement, attracting attendees and participating riders from around the world to Kuwait to experience the championship. The latest edition delivered value beyond sport, contributing significantly to strengthening sports tourism, energizing local economic activity, and creating opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses.

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

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

Kuwait, 24 January 2026: In support of Kuwait Vision 2035 and in line with strengthening the State of Kuwait’s position as an attractive destination for tourism and major sporting events, Kuwait International Bank (KIB) recently held a press conference to unveil the details of the fourth season of its flagship sporting event, KIB | The Stadium. Organized by the Bank’s strategic partner, Suffix, the upcoming season will be dedicated to equestrian sport for the third consecutive year and will take place over two weekends, from February 5 to 14, at Marina Beach. KIB | The Stadium embodies the Bank’s commitment to supporting

Kuwait, 24 December 2025: Kuwait International Bank (KIB) concluded its participation as a strategic sponsor of the 2025 International Conference and Forum on Assistive Technologies for Special Needs (ATSN’25). The event was held under the patronage of H.E. Dr. Amthal Al-Huwailah, Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood Affairs, and attended by Ghada Al-Tahir, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in the State of Kuwait, along with the President of Kuwait College of Science and Technology (KCST) Khalid Al-Begain, the Deputy Director General of the Public Authority for Disability Affairs Dr. Khalifa Al-Haila’a, as well a

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

Kuwait, 10 November 2025: Building on its sustainability program and dedicated Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy, Kuwait International Bank (KIB) announced publishing its fourth annual Sustainability Report for 2024, showcasing its contributions to and achievements in supporting Kuwait’s transition to a more sustainable economy. The report, curated in compliance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Sustainability Reporting Standards as well as the guidelines set forth by the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) and Boursa Kuwait for ESG reporting on transparency, expands on KIB’s sustainability efforts in line wit

Kuwait, 12 November 2025: In a move that underscores its continued commitment to supporting entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Kuwait, KIB Mubader Center, the business incubator and accelerator affiliated with Kuwait International Bank (KIB), announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and strategic cooperation with the Kuwait Asian Import & Export Company. The agreement aims to enhance collaboration in empowering entrepreneurs and streamlining import operations from China. The partnership aims to provide practical and end-to-end solutions that help entrepreneurs overcome the challenges associat

18 November 2025 (Belem, Brazil) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA), together with the governments of Japan, Malaysia and leading industry stakeholders, have issued a joint statement at COP30, urging governments and the international community to reaffirm the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)’s leadership and accelerate coordinated climate action for aviation to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Specifically, the signatories highlight the need for global solutions, emphasizing that ICAO remains the exclusive forum for addressing international aviation emissions. The signatories caution against fr

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