Chairman-led Burgan Bank delegation reinforces Kuwait’s global financial

• Chairman Sheikh Abdullah Nasser Al Sabah: Global engagement strengthens the insight and institutional relationships behind long-term decisions

Kuwait: Burgan Bank concluded its participation in the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group, held in Bangkok, Thailand, from 12 to 18 October. Led by its Chairman, Sheikh Abdullah Nasser Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah, the Bank’s delegation engaged with the international financial community and participated in key Kuwait and GCC–Asia gatherings, reinforcing its focus on informed growth, institutional connectivity and Kuwait’s place in international finance.

The Chairman-led delegation included Mr. Faisal M. Sarkhou, Vice Chairman; Mr. Abdullah Abdulmajeed Marafie, General Manager – Treasury and Financial Institutions; Mr. Bader Al-Turkait, Deputy General Manager – Financial Institutions; and Mr. Dhari Al-Qabandi, Assistant General Manager – Brand Management and Communication Strategy. The delegation reflected expertise spanning institutional banking, treasury, investment and financial markets across Burgan Bank Group.

Commenting on the Bank’s participation, Sheikh Abdullah Nasser Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah said: “The value of the Annual Meetings is not simply in following global developments, but in understanding how they connect and what they mean for our markets. Geopolitics, monetary conditions, technology and capital flows are shaping the decisions banks must make today. For Burgan Bank, engaging with the international financial community strengthens our ability to anticipate change, act with discipline and support the long-term ambitions of Kuwait and the markets we serve.”

These priorities reflected the wider agenda in Bangkok, where financial resilience, the global growth outlook, investment and the changing role of technology were central to discussions. For Burgan Bank, such developments are particularly relevant to its Kuwait-anchored strategy, regional presence and the increasingly cross-border needs of its customers.

As part of the programme, the Chairman-led delegation attended the annual reception hosted by the Kuwait Banking Association (KBA), alongside H.E. Dr. Yaqoub Yousef Al-Refaei, Kuwait’s Minister of Finance; H.E. Basel Ahmed Al-Haroon, Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait; H.E. Dr. Mishal Ahmed Al-Mansour, Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to the Kingdom of Thailand; and senior banking leaders. The reception brought together Kuwait’s financial community during a week of international economic engagement.

Burgan Bank also attended a luncheon hosted by H.E. Dr. Mishal Ahmed Al-Mansour in honour of the participating Kuwaiti delegation. The gathering provided a further opportunity to engage with Kuwait’s official and banking representatives and exchange perspectives on international economic developments.

The Bank also participated in the GCC–Asia Economic Forum: Banking, Investment and Digital Infrastructure, jointly…