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Kuwaiti banks witness a substantial surge of 52.7% in foreign deposits, now amounting to KD 5.08 billion.

Foreign deposits by non-residents in Kuwaiti banks increased significantly over the past seven months, rising from KD 2.615 billion on December 31, 2024, to KD 3.837 billion by the end of July this year. This marked an increase of KD 1.222 billion, translating to a growth rate of 46.7%....

Kuwaiti banks witness a surge of 52.7% in foreign deposits, totalling KD 5.08 billion
Kuwaiti banks witness a surge of 52.7% in foreign deposits, totalling KD 5.08 billion

Kuwaiti banks witness a substantial surge of 52.7% in foreign deposits, now amounting to KD 5.08 billion.

In the opening months of 2025, Kuwait's banking sector witnessed a noteworthy surge in foreign deposits, according to recent data.

Non-resident private sector deposits in Kuwaiti dinars reached KD 531.8 million by the end of July 2025, marking a 7.8% increase from KD 493.2 million recorded in December 2024.

The growth in private sector deposits was even more pronounced, with a total of KD 3.838 billion by July 2025, up from KD 2.615 billion in December 2024, signifying a growth of 46.73%. Of this total, private sector deposits in Kuwaiti dinars stood at KD 3.305 billion, up from KD 2.121 billion, representing a growth of 55.8%.

Foreign public institutions' deposits also experienced a substantial increase, reaching KD 1.025 billion, compared to KD 524 million, signifying a 95.6% increase.

Foreign government deposits also rose, with KD 222.4 million recorded by the end of July 2025, up from KD 189.4 million, showing a 17.42% increase.

However, the search results do not provide information on which institutions have the largest amount of foreign deposits in Kuwaiti banks from the beginning of 2025 until the end of July 2025. This information remains to be disclosed.

These figures underscore the growing confidence foreign investors have in Kuwait's economic stability and the country's banking sector, providing a positive outlook for the future.

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