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Kuwait Enacts $97.3 Billion Debt Law for Financial Stability

3/28/2025

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Kuwait has enacted a financing and liquidity law, re-entering the debt market after eight years.
The law permits the issuance of up to $97.3 billion in debt to diversify revenue sources and support non-oil projects.
Political disputes previously stalled the law, but reforms are now prioritized under Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.
A projected budget deficit of 5.6 billion dinars for 2024-2025 underscores the urgency for financial stability.

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Story summary

Kuwait has enacted a financing and liquidity law, re-entering the debt market after eight years.
The law permits the issuance of up to $97.3 billion in debt to diversify revenue sources and support non-oil projects.
Political disputes previously stalled the law, but reforms are now prioritized under Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.
A projected budget deficit of 5.6 billion dinars for 2024-2025 underscores the urgency for financial stability.