The Kuwait Financial Investment Forum 2018 (KIF 2018) to be held on March 20 and 21 in Kuwait City is placing the limelight on the robust financial investment possibilities in Kuwait for local, regional and global financiers. Held under the patronage of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber, KIF 2018 is co-organised by the Kuwait Direct Financial Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA), and the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) at Bayan Palace and the Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre (JACC).

KIF 2018 will be participated in by ministers and high-ranking Kuwaiti government officials, agents of diplomatic missions in Kuwait, local and foreign capitalists, industry leaders and executives, professionals and financial institutions. With the objective of driving inward investments to Kuwait by highlighting the economic competition of the country, KIF 2018 will highlight the Federal government's focus to strengthen several fields and promote economic diversification - goals outlined out by Kuwait Vision 2035, the critical roadmap for long-term growth.

Ali Al Ghanim, Chairman of the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), said: "The Chamber supports the investment-friendly atmosphere of Kuwait through various programs and initiatives, such as e-services. We likewise oversee the Kuwait Commercial Arbitration Centre and system that promotes openness and adds to resolving any type of business conflicts efficiently based on global finest techniques. Furthermore, we organise regional and foreign financial delegations to present Kuwait's investment setting internationally."

" The private sector is the foundation of the future economy, and with KIF 2018, we are underscoring the chances and returns that Kuwait assures capitalists." Al Ghanim added

KIF 2018 is being hosted on the backdrop of the significant growth in international straight foreign direct investment (FDI) reported by the nation, stated Sheikh Dr. Meshaal Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah, Director General for Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA). "FDI to Kuwait has actually enhanced to over $2.3 billion in the past two years, and we are positive that KIF 2018 will certainly provide more energy to the inward inflows. With our investor-friendly laws, a world-class business environment, strategic area and the robust development in our telecommunications, information technology and economic market, Kuwait offers unbelievable worth for Arab, GCC and worldwide capitalists, particularly in developing their business footprint in the region."

He added: "The Kuwait Investment Forum is a significant platform that showcases the financial investment landscape of our country as well as the significant possibilities used to Arab, GCC and worldwide capitalists in a number of high-growth locations. It complements the strategic vision of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber to changing Kuwait as a dynamic hub for business.

Among the key topics to be gone over by KIF 2018 include financial investment in 'Future Kuwait'; Trade Assistance - A Driver for Advancement; Investment Opportunities- Financially Rewarding Alternatives in Dynamic Sectors, Funding for Sustainable Growths and Dialogue on "Kuwait Development Path: The Vision & the Determination". Details on the expert speakers and panel discussions at the event has currently been introduced on KIF 2018 website https://kif.kdipa.gov.kw/.

Special feature: An Update on "New Kuwait" will likewise be happening at KIF 2018 will certainly consist of numerous priests, and will certainly highlight the development and outlook on Kuwait Vision 2035. This exclusive session will certainly be the very first public occasion considering that the vision's launch in January 2017 and will certainly clarify the progression to this day on each of the programmes seven columns.

Marking the support of Kuwait's nationwide services to KIF 2018, Kuwait Finance House, National Bank of Kuwait, United Steel Industrial Company (Kuwait Steel), Zain Telecommunications, Ali Alghanim & Sons Group are extending support as Diamond Sponsors, while Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS), Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) and Al Markaz are the Platinum Sponsors. In addition to New Kuwait as a Strategic Partner and Kuwait Airways as the official Carrier.

For more information and registration, browse through: kif.kdipa.gov.kw

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Right: Ali Al Ghanim, Chairman of the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) and left: Sheikh Dr. Meshaal Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah, Director General for Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA) during a media roundtable in Kuwait City on March 7th 2018