NBK strengthens global engagement with participation in IMF, World Bank meetings

13/10/2025 06:56 AST

National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) is participating with a high-level delegation in the 2025 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group, held in Washington, DC, starting Monday (October 13, 2025) and continuing until October 18. This participation reflects NBK's commitment to maintaining a strong presence in the world's most prominent economic forums and engaging in discussions on key issues shaping the future of the global and regional economy. The Bank's delegation is headed by Isam Al-Sager, Vice Chairman and Group CEO, alongside Shaikha Al-Bahar, Deputy Group CEO; Faisal Al-Hamad, Chief Executive Officer - NBK Wealth Group; and Omar Bouhadiba, CEO of International Banking Group; as well as Rani Selwanes, General Manager of NBK - New York.

A packed calendar of high-level engagements

On the sidelines of the 2025 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group, the NBK delegation will take part in a series of high-profile events and meetings, in addition to holding several bilateral discussions with senior international officials. These engagements aim to explore prospects for joint cooperation and to strengthen NBK's strategic relationships.

The Bank's delegation is scheduled to engage with senior officials and global decision-makers on a range of pivotal topics that top the international economic agenda, with a particular focus on the key challenges and developments currently shaping the global banking and financial industry. The delegation will also participate in the annual meeting of the members of the Institute of International Finance (IIF), taking place from October 14 to 17, as well as the annual International Banking Symposium organized by the Group of Thirty (G30).

In addition, they will attend the reception hosted by Kuwait Banking Association for senior global banking leaders, held on the sidelines of the events and meetings, in the presence of the leaders of Kuwaiti banks, a number of heads of international banks, and representatives of European and Arab central banks, alongside prominent global public figures and decision-makers.

The NBK delegation will also attend a dinner banquet hosted by Sheikha Al-Zain Al-Sabah, Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to the United States of America, held in honor of the Kuwaiti delegation participating in this year's meetings of the IMF and the World Bank Group.

Kuwait Times