The Chairman of the Kuwait Stock Exchange, Bader Al-Kharafi has reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of the KSE to supporting Kuwait’s ambitious national vision by fostering a dynamic, transparent, and efficient capital market environment. He emphasized the exchange’s strategic focus on attracting foreign investments and launching innovative products and tools aligned with global best practices to serve all market participants.
In a statement issued today (Saturday), Al-Kharafi commented on the company’s first-quarter 2025 performance, stating that this commitment is rooted in a clear roadmap and a strong belief in the capabilities of Boursa Kuwait’s personnel, systems, and strategic partnerships across the capital market ecosystem. The ultimate goal, he noted, is to further develop Kuwait’s capital market and actively contribute to achieving long-term, sustainable growth, reports Al-Rai daily.
Al-Kharafi praised the robust financial performance of the exchange in the first quarter of 2025, highlighting that the strong results demonstrate the company’s financial resilience, sound governance, and the executive team’s continued efforts to deliver lasting value to shareholders.
“Despite ongoing global uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, Boursa Kuwait delivered remarkable growth across key performance indicators, with net profit surging by 69.48 percent,” Al-Kharafi said. “This achievement reflects the adaptability of our systems and the strategic flexibility that drives our ambition to advance market development.”
He added that this strong performance marks a pivotal milestone in the exchange’s journey and underscores its role in driving national economic growth and supporting Kuwait’s aspiration to become a regional financial and investment hub.
Boursa Kuwait CEO Mohammed Al-Osaimi also underscored the exchange’s progress, noting that the Kuwaiti market has continued to strengthen its position as a preferred investment destination, thanks to significant growth in trading volumes and liquidity during the first quarter of 2025.
“These results mirror the growing investor confidence in Kuwait’s investment environment and affirm Boursa Kuwait’s continued efforts to enhance market efficiency and broaden its investor base,” Al-Osaimi stated.
He added that Boursa Kuwait is actively engaging international investors through targeted promotional tours and institutional investor days in major financial centers. The exchange also maintains open channels with global investment banks, sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, and major asset management firms, supporting the state’s broader goal of positioning Kuwait as a key regional financial player.
Al-Osaimi emphasized that the exchange’s strategy—focused on diversifying the investor base, boosting liquidity, and fostering a sustainable investment environment built on international standards—has proven successful. He called for continued momentum to build on these achievements and further strengthen Kuwait’s economic foundations.
Boursa Kuwait reported a net profit of KD 7.9 million (approximately $24.17 million) for Q1 2025, marking a 69.4 percent increase compared to KD 4.6 million (around $14 million) in the same period last year.
