The Central Bank of Kuwait’s total assets reached approximately 8.6 billion dinars at the end of August 2026, while its cash balances, accounts, bonds, certificates of deposit, treasury bills and foreign currency deposits stood at 8.41 billion dinars, down from 8.98 billion dinars at the end of July, according to the latest Central Bank data.
Deposits, current accounts and loans held with local banks and financial institutions in Kuwaiti dinars totaled 80.2 million dinars at the end of August, compared with no balance under this item in July. Other assets rose to 160.2 million dinars, up 2.1 million dinars from 158.1 million dinars a month earlier.
The value of gold held among the Central Bank’s assets stood at 31.7 million dinars, compared with 31.8 million dinars at the end of July, a monthly decline of 100,000 dinars. Local Kuwaiti dinar bonds and public debt instruments remained at zero during both months.
Liabilities
On the liabilities side, the General Reserve Fund remained unchanged at 1.9437 billion dinars, while fiscal-year profits stood at 399.3 million dinars. Fully paid-up capital remained at 5 million dinars. Currency in circulation fell to 1.979 billion dinars at the end of August from 2.024 billion dinars in July, a decrease of 45 million dinars.
Government accounts with the Central Bank declined to 1.276 billion dinars, compared with 1.379 billion dinars at the end of July. Accounts and deposits of local banks with the Central Bank totaled 2.495 billion dinars, down from 2.7274 billion dinars in July, a monthly decline of 231.8 million dinars.
Guarantees against letters of credit stood at 103.3 million dinars, compared with 104.1 million dinars a month earlier.
Meanwhile, liabilities to international institutions increased to 54.5 million dinars from 46.4 million dinars, rising by 8.1 million dinars, or 17.45%.
The special account remained unchanged at 95.2 million dinars, while Central Bank bonds remained at zero. Other liabilities declined to 336.4 million dinars from 452.4 million dinars in July, a decrease of 116 million dinars. Total liabilities reached 8.6891 billion dinars at the end of August, matching total assets.
Regular accounts stood at 7.24 billion dinars, compared with 7.14 billion dinars in July, recording a monthly increase of 94.3 million dinars, or 1.31%.
