Financial institutions from Bahrain and Kuwait engage in discussions at IMF and World Bank meetings

Representatives from Bahrain and Kuwait participated in high-level economic discussions during the 2026 IMF and World Bank annual meetings held in Bangkok, Thailand.

A delegation from Bahrain Bourse, led by Chairman Yusuf Abdullah Al-Yousuf and CEO Sheikh Khalifa bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, met with the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) Chairman Asadaj Kongsiri. The meeting focused on strengthening capital market links between the Gulf and Southeast Asia, facilitating investment flows, and exchanging expertise to support Bahrain's 'Irtiqaa' capital market development plan.

National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) concluded its participation in the meetings, led by Group Vice Chairman and CEO Issam Al-Sager. The NBK delegation attended the Gulf-Asian Economic Forum organized by the Kuwait Banking Association to discuss enhancing economic and investment cooperation between GCC countries and Asian nations. The delegation also participated in official receptions hosted by the Kuwait Banking Association and the Kuwaiti Ambassador to Thailand.