Kuwait’s reform drive lifts foreign investor confidence, holdings reach $27 billion

Kuwait has reaffirmed that the growing attractiveness of its market to foreign investors is the result of an integrated reform path focused on modernizing legislation and developing financial markets, at a time when international investor confidence is witnessing notable growth.

This confidence is reflected in the rise of foreign holdings in the Kuwaiti market to approximately $27 billion, reports Al-Rai daily.

In light of these positive indicators, the government believes that the current phase represents an ideal opportunity for investment, with promising prospects in the coming years driven by regulatory stability and steady progress in economic reforms.

The World Economic Forum in Davos served as a key platform for exchanging ideas and visions, where the Minister of Commerce and Industry, Khalifa Al-Ajil, held discussions with major global investment and asset management firms on the appeal of the Kuwaiti market to foreign investors.

Al-Ajil explained that Kuwait’s reform strategy is built on an integrated approach that links legislative development, market efficiency and infrastructure modernization.

This approach, he said, strengthens the confidence of long-term institutional investors and aligns with global economic transformations.

He stressed Kuwait’s commitment to maintaining open dialogue with leading international investment institutions and to strengthening strategic partnerships in a manner that supports national development goals and reinforces Kuwait’s position as an active regional investment hub.

Meanwhile, the Minister of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy, Minister of Finance and Acting Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Investment, Dr Subaih Al-Mukhaizeem, highlighted the strong momentum in the construction sector and the availability of numerous real estate opportunities within a stable investment environment.

He noted that the coming years hold promising prospects, describing the current period as “an ideal time to invest in Kuwait.”

Al-Mukhaizeem also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to enabling economic activities to operate and expand within the country, while ensuring that companies and investors see tangible and sustainable opportunities for growth in the Kuwaiti market.