Kuwait PM Chairs High-Level Meeting on Economic Stability Amid Crisis

23/03/2026

Kuwait PM Chairs High-Level Meeting on Economic Stability Amid Crisis

KUWAIT CITY, Mar 23: The Prime Minister, Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah chaired a high-level meeting on Monday to assess the latest economic developments and their implications amid the ongoing crisis, with a focus on strengthening financial stability and preparing for the next phase.

According to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), discussions centered on the potential economic repercussions of current regional conditions and the financial measures required to mitigate risks and sustain economic resilience.

The meeting reviewed strategies aimed at enhancing fiscal stability and addressing emerging economic challenges, as Kuwait navigates heightened uncertainty in global and regional markets.

Attendees included Finance Minister Yaqoub Al-Sayed Yousef Al-Rifai, Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Investment Abdulaziz Nasser Al-Marzouq, Director General of the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority Meshaal Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, and Managing Director of the Kuwait Investment Authority Saud Salem Abdulaziz Al-Sabah.

The meeting underscores Kuwait’s efforts to proactively respond to evolving economic conditions and ensure financial stability during a period of heightened geopolitical and market volatility.