January 31    Kuwait’s budget deficit in the fiscal year 2024/2025 is expected to hit KD 5.89 billion (USD 19.15 billion), down 13.5 percent compared to the current year, according to a draft budget bill released by the Ministry of Finance.

January 29    The Central Bank of Kuwait released statistics indicating a significant surge in consumer spending among citizens and residents in 2023. The total spending, both within and outside the country, witnessed a remarkable increase, jumping by 3.6 billion dinars to a record 45.79 billion.