Research, Studies & White Papers

Sep 22, 2019

With respect to throwing greater light on how FinTech can be leveraged for national economic competitiveness and sustainable growth, this report has sought to study the latest globally-implemented applications on FinTechs, and the extent on which the domestic banking units (DBUs) are aligned with these applications.

Apr 24, 2019

This study was aimed at understanding and analyzing using qualitative and econometric analysis, in addition to a survey of companies and the use of establishment surveys; the fundamental reasons and causes of economic under-investment in various and key economic sectors.

Apr 24, 2019

Wastewater treatment in industrial zones in Kuwait has often suffered from poor governance, poor management and under-investment. To approach this challenge, a new project is proposed for the development of integrated wastewater management concept of industrial wastewater in Sabhan Industrial Zone

Jan 30, 2019

A white paper on the improvement of the healthcare environment in Kuwait.

Jan 08, 2019

This report aims to achieve the following: i) examine the present status of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the five Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries

Jan 08, 2019

The project leader wishes to acknowledge the valuable assistance received from the Central Statistical Bureau (CSB), which provided the project team with the database from its Annual Establishment Surveys, which was the main input that enabled the empirical execution of this study.

Jan 08, 2019

Until 2013, the government of Kuwait (GoK) had not issued a formal definition for small and medium size enterprises (SMEs). SMEs definition was left to the two governmental organizations that were set up to promote and support SMEs: Industrial Bank of Kuwait (IBK) and Kuwait Small Projects Development Company (KSPDC).

Jan 08, 2019

The task of enabling Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SMEs) is complex and multi-dimensional. It differs across countries and over time depending on their current situation, long-term targets, and resources made available to them.

Apr 29, 2018

The investment properties segment has grown rapidly over the last couple of years. Data from Public Authority of Civil Information (PACI) shows that there are now more than 13,353 properties in this segment across Kuwait.

Aug 01, 2017

This study analyzes and reviews a variety of evidence on which economic sectors could make the greater contribution to Kuwait's future economic development and sustaibility.

Jul 01, 2017

Berkeley Research Group (BRG) has been commissioned by the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) and KAMCO Investment Company to investigate the business and strategic considerations facing Kuwaiti entrepreneurs as they decide where to found, grow, and/or relocate their companies.

Feb 12, 2017

This report has been prepared by Marmore MENA Intelligence Ltd ‚Marmore‛ which is a research subsidiary of Kuwait Financial Centre‚ Markaz.

Feb 12, 2017

A preparatory brief that attempts to understand the nuances of marketing in the evolving age of digital media and empowered consumers

Feb 12, 2017

A brief that analyzes the potential for healthcare industry investments in the GCC.

Feb 12, 2017

A Preparatory note that presents a dilemma of whether retailers in Kuwait should venture more into the exciting world of online retail; or, stick to its flourishing brick-and-mortar retail format.

Jul 01, 2016

This report “A Study for Revitalizing and Developing the Investment Sector” has been prepared by RSM Albazie Consulting (“RSM”) for the Union of Investment Companies (“UIC”) in line with their RFP S.N. 85/2015 dt. 13th April 2015 and RSM’s engagement letter dated 1st July 2015

Jul 01, 2016

The study’s main objectives are to measure progress vis-à-vis benchmarks as developed in the PSA Phase I.