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Kuwait, 27 January 2026: Kuwait International Bank (KIB) wrapped up its participation in the Auto World Show 2026, held at the Kuwait International Fairground in Mishref from January 19 to 24, amid notable interest from visitors and automotive industry stakeholders. The Bank’s participation reflects its keenness to engage in specialized economic events and reinforce its position in the local vehicle financing market. During the exhibition, KIB presented a comprehensive range of financing solutions designed to meet the needs of various customer segments. These included zero profit (0%) financing offers on selected car models, along wi

Dubai – 28 January 2026: His Excellency Dr. Abdulla Busenad, Director General of Dubai Customs, received His Excellency Khaled Abdulrahim Al-Zaabi, Consul General of the State of Kuwait in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral relations and expand areas of cooperation between the two sides. During the meeting, His Excellency Dr. Abdulla Busenad welcomed the Kuwaiti consul general, affirming the deep historical ties between the United Arab Emirates and the State of Kuwait. He praised the level of cooperation between institutions in both countries, particularly in the trade and economic fields. On this o

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, 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

VFS Global, the global leader in trusted technology services, empowering secure mobility for governments and citizens, in association with the Embassies of Czech Republic and the Federal Republic of Germany in Kuwait, has opened a state-of-the-art Visa Application Centre, to provide an enhanced visa application experience to residents in the State of Kuwait. The new premises feature an increased number of biometric enrolment counters to ensure a faster application process, alongside a refreshed look and feel that provides a comfortable, safe, secure, and privacy-enabled environment for all visitors. The renewed Visa Application Centre was

The Bank welcomed 200 new employees hired in 2025, with Kuwaitization rate of 94.29% • Recruitment aligned with national employment priorities and Kuwait Vision 2035 • Burgan Bank reinforces employer-of-choice positioning through structured talent development • The Bank’s flagship Ro’ya leadership program advances high-potential talent across four leadership streams • Strategic partnerships with leading institutions support continuous skills development • Burgan Bank recognized with regional and international awards for talent development excellence • First bank in Kuwait to be cer

Kuwait, 18 January 2026: Kuwait International Bank (KIB), in partnership with Visa, announced the launch of its new Visa Corporate Prepaid Card, making it the first bank in Kuwait to offer this service. The card is designed to be a smart and secure solution for managing company expenses through virtual cards and digital platforms. Leveraging the capabilities of the Visa Commercial Pay (VCP) platform, the card combines secure virtual payment technology with centralized expense management, giving businesses a powerful tool to control spending, improve efficiency, and streamline financial operations. The new card provides c

As part of the Bank’s ongoing efforts to elevate merchants’ banking experience in line with its digital transformation strategy and support for Kuwait Vision 2035 Kuwait, 12 January 2026 Burgan Bank announced the expansion of its innovative SoftPOS solution powered by K-NET, now enabling merchants to accept credit card payments directly through their smartphones. The service upgrade marks a major milestone in the Bank’s digital payments strategy, positioning Burgan Bank among the first in Kuwait to offer a holistic SoftPOS solution that supports debit card, credit card, and prepaid card payments, replacing traditio

Expanding on its role in supporting technology-backed advancements and encouraging secure digital transformation in line with Kuwait Vision 2035 Kuwait, 11 January 2026: In line with its dedicated corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy and commitment to sharing its digital expertise with Kuwait’s private and public sector partners, talabat, the leading on-demand online ordering platform in the MENA region, concluded its strategic sponsorship of the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Public Relations and Customer Service, organized by Kuwait Public Relations Association (KPRA) under the theme “

Kuwait, January 2026: Waldorf Astoria Kuwait had the honour of hosting Paris Saint-Germain during the team’s stay in Kuwait for the French Super Cup final. The hotel welcomed the players, technical staff, and official delegation, delivering its signature luxury hospitality and bespoke services throughout their visit. As part of the stay, Waldorf Astoria Kuwait hosted an exclusive closed autograph session for invited guests, reflecting the hotel’s commitment to curating refined and private experiences. The visit coincided with a landmark achievement as Paris Saint-Germain were crowned French Super Cup champions, adding furthe