12/10/2026 04:18 AST
National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) will participate in the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group, scheduled to take place from October 12 to 18 in Bangkok, Thailand, as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen international cooperation and promote the exchange of expertise in finance and economics.
NBK's delegation is headed by Isam Al-Sager, Vice Chairman and Group Chief Executive Officer, and includes Salah Al-Fulaij, Chief Executive Officer, NBK - Kuwait; Sulaiman Al-Marzouq, Deputy CEO, NBK - Kuwait; Omar Bouhadiba, CEO - International Banking Group; Khaled Al-Sayer, Head of Financial Institutions; and Abdul Mohsen Al-Rushaid, Head of Digital Communications.
The Bank's delegation will participate in the Annual Meetings, which will address key economic and financial challenges, alongside a number of important topics, including the role of governance reforms in supporting economic growth and social inclusion.
The delegation will also attend the seminar hosted by the Group of Thirty (G30) alongside the IMF and World Bank Group Annual Meetings. Held annually, the seminar brings together central bank governors from around the world, financial sector leaders and chief executives, as well as academics, to discuss the most pressing financial and systemic issues facing the global central banking community. The delegation will also attend the Annual Membership Meeting of the Institute of International Finance (IIF).
The Bank's delegation will also attend a reception hosted by the Kuwait Banking Association (KBA) for senior global banking leaders on the sidelines of the meetings and related events. The reception will bring together senior executives from Kuwaiti banks, a number of heads of international banks, representatives of European and Arab central banks, as well as a large number of prominent global figures and policymakers. The delegation will also attend a luncheon hosted by the Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Thailand and the GCC-Asia Forum, in addition to reception events hosted by other financial institutions.
The Annual Meetings are convened by the Boards of Governors of the IMF and the World Bank Group, bringing together central bank governors, finance and development ministers, private-sector executives, representatives of civil society organizations and think tanks, and academics to discuss issues of global importance, including the global economic outlook, global financial stability, poverty eradication, inclusive economic growth and job creation.
NBK's delegation will also hold a number of bilateral meetings with senior international officials on the sidelines of the Annual Meetings taking place during the same period. The meetings and discussions will highlight some of the most significant challenges that have recently been facing the banking and financial industry worldwide. The Annual Meetings also include meetings of several key committees and groups, most notably the Development Committee, the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC), the Group of Ten (G10), the Group of Twenty-Four (G24), and a number of other forums. The IMFC meeting is expected to focus on the outlook for the global economy, developments in financial markets and other pressing issues.
Kuwait Times
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