Kuwait Banking Association affirms continued banking services with high efficiency and full readiness

Kuwait Banking Association affirmed the banking sector’s commitment to maintaining high-quality services and full readiness in light of the current situation in the country, following coordination with the Central Bank of Kuwait.

The Association explained that local banks are committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality and business continuity, ensuring the continued provision of all banking services to customers as usual and without any impact from the prevailing circumstances.

The Association noted the continuous availability of cash in ATMs, emphasizing that banks are working to replenish these machines regularly and consistently to guarantee their uninterrupted readiness to meet customer needs.

The Association also stressed that banks continue to provide services through their various branches normally and regularly, in addition to the continued operation of all digital banking channels, including banking applications and electronic services, around the clock, enabling customers to conduct their transactions easily and securely.

The Association concluded by praying to God Almighty to protect the State of Kuwait and its people, and to perpetuate the blessings of security, safety, and stability upon them.

Sheikh Ahmad Duaij Jaber Al Sabah is the Chairman of Commercial Bank of Kuwait since April 1st 2018, after holding the position of Vice Chairman from 4/4/2015 to 31/3/2018 and Board Member from 29/4/2012 to 3/4/2015 In his capacity as Chairman of Commercial Bank of Kuwait , Sheikh Ahmed Duaij Al Sabah has been nominated as Chairman of Kuwait Banking Association . He is also a Board member in Kuwait Institute of Banking Studies. Furthermore, Sheikh Ahmed held the position of Board member in Kuwait Clearing Company representing Commercial Bank of Kuwait from 2018 until 2019. And the Chairman of Al Tijari Financial Brokerage Company from 2014 until 2020. During his tenure with Al Tijari Investment Company (CBK Capital) from 2010 to 2012 Sheikh Ahmed was Project Finance Manager , and Acting Portfolio Manager and Manager Private Equity, prior to that and specifically from 2005 to 2010 he worked with Commercial Bank of Kuwait in the Shareholders Service Unit. Sheikh Ahmed started his career after graduation with Kuwait Petroleum Corporation in the capacity of Corporate Planner. Sheikh Ahmed Duaij Jaber Al Sabah graduated with Master of Business Administration from Maastricht School of Management in March 2008 after obtaining his Bachelor degree in Science with a major in Finance from Bentley College – United States of America in May 2000 .
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