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	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Kuwait was nominally a province of the Ottoman Empire, ruled from Constantinople.
		The "Central Bank of Kuwait" was created in 1969; a Social Security Law and a Law of Reserves for Future generations were passed in 1976.
		Kuwait has since then embarked on a continuous process of redeveloping and reconstructing itself to overcome the destruction of devastation caused by the Iraqi invasion and occupation.
	www.arab.net /kuwait/kt_alsabah.htm (419 words)

	Injustice of Kuwait during the Gulf War
		Yemenis were working in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, and had to leave Kuwait after the Gulf War (taking with them their savings in Kuwaiti dinars) because of a policy adopted by these two countries.
		Kuwait gave a 45 days delay to change the banknotes of the 4th printing, series D, printed during the war, and the banknotes of the series C that were not stolen.
		Kuwait banks only ask for the colour of the banknotes, and the difficulty existing to identify the number of series can lead to various suspicious interpretations (see the copies of the banknotes).
	www.estvideo.net /sites/impasse/kuwait.htm (724 words)

	Offshore Banking Services Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait
		Bank of dubai ltd. Al ahli bank of kuwait.
		Al ahli bank of kuwait is launching the al ahli gulf fund which will invest in gcc stocks with the aim of achieving capital growth.
		Kuwait the industrial bank of kuwait the bank of kuwait and middle east first international merchant bank (fimbank.
	www.banksindubai.com /alahlibankofkuwait.htm (729 words)

	Information about Kuwait (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Kuwait is one of the world’s richest countries per capita.
		The Central Bank of Kuwait in the capital issues Kuwait’s currency, the Kuwaiti dinar, which is valued at 0.30 dinars per U.S. average).
		Kuwait is governed by its 1962 constitution, which established a National Assembly that shares power with an emir (prince) from the Sabah family.
	www.geocities.com /mouranie15/About-kuwait.htm (324 words)

	Kuwait-Dinar - Wikipedia
		Nach der Errichtung der Central Bank of Kuwait als Nachfolgeinstitution des Kuwaiti Currency Board wurden ab dem 17.
		Februar 1986 wurde die neue 20 Dinar-Note eingeführt.
		In der Folge des Ausnahmezustands nach der Invasion des Irak in Kuwait wurde diese Serie mit Wirkung 24.
	de.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kuwait-Dinar (272 words)

	Kuwait - Banking and Finance (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		In 1959 the Central Bank of Kuwait was created and took over the functions of the currency board and the regulation of the banking system.
		The first bank in Kuwait was established in 1941 by British investors.
		Kuwait's financial sector was badly shaken by the crash, as was the entire economy.
	www.country-data.com /cgi-bin/query/r-7591.html (522 words)

	Design Build Network - Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) Headquarters, Kuwait City
		The CBK's new and spectacular headquarters building is of a unique design which will include all the very latest high-tech gadgetry and building techniques and, when finished around mid-3Q 2007, is expected to dominate the city's skyline; a city already renowned for its sophisticated architectural designs.
		It was, after all, British oil companies that initially develop the Kuwait's oil resources and, even now, oil remains the country's main source of income although many companies use Kuwait as a springboard to neighbouring markets in the Gulf and Central Asia regions.
		Due to the urgency demanded by the CBK, PMC states that the project will be on a fast-track basis and is hopeful of being in a position to invite the first of, possibly, five construction tenders by end 2004.
	www.intelligentbuildanddesign.com /projects/cbk/index.html (641 words)

	Kuwait: TRADE AND ECONOMIC PROFILE
		Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA): KIA is an independent legal entity operating under the auspices of the Ministry of Finance.
		Central Bank of Kuwait: The Bank's mission is to lay the foundation for a flexible and stable monetary and financial system for Kuwait.
		Kuwait Embassy in Washington, D.C., The Kuwait Information Office Washington, D.C. Kuwait's Information Office, which is part of the Embassy in Washington, D.C., is a good place to obtain information and assistance for those who wish to do business in that country.
	www.itds.treas.gov /Kuwait.htm (351 words)

	Kuwait Economy The Central Bank Of Kuwait.
		These divisions are: the Governor of CBK Office which includes offices and units reporting to the Governor; the Monetary Policy division, which includes departments concerned with banking operations, foreign operations, and economic affairs; and the Organisation and Management division, which includes banking operations, manpower and administration services.
		The CBK is also responsible for issuing the tools of general debt, such as treasury bonds and bills, on behalf of the Ministry of Finance as well as clearance of cheques between various units of the local banking sector.
		During the last few years, CBK has witnessed substantial growth and development, which is reflected in the introduction of new activities and organisational divisions, in addition to the reorganisation of some departments.
	www.kuwait-info.com /sidepages/eco_banking_cbk.asp (256 words)

	Background Notes Archive - Near East and North Africa
		HISTORY Kuwait's modern history began in the 18th century with the founding of the city of Kuwait by the Uteiba section of the Anaiza tribe, who wandered north from Qatar.
		Kuwait's first National Assembly was elected in 1963, with follow-on elections held in 1967, 1971, and 1975.
		However, most of the soil which was suitable for farming in south central Kuwait was destroyed when Iraqi troops set fire to oil wells in the area and created vast "oil lakes." Fish and shrimp are plentiful in territorial waters, and large-scale commercial fishing has been undertaken locally and in the Indian Ocean.
	dosfan.lib.uic.edu /ERC/bgnotes/nea/kuwait9411.html (3076 words)

	Kuwait Polymer Bank Notes
		On 26th February, 1993 the second anniversary of the liberation of Kuwait from occupying Iraqi forces, the Central Bank of Kuwait issued a 1 Dinar commemorative polymer note.
		A Kuwait government in exile was established in neighbouring Saudi Arabia.
		Kuwait is the 5th country to issue an NPA based polymer note.
	www.polymernotes.com /kuwait.html (1261 words)

	Kuwait Allows Foreign Bank
		KUWAIT, 11 January 2005 — Kuwait’s central bank has given initial approval to the National Bank of Abu Dhabi to open a branch, paving the way for a second foreign firm to enter its banking sector, the central bank’s chief said yesterday.
		The central bank chief said approvals at the present time would be limited to only a few foreign banks.
		Kuwait, which sits upon 10 percent of world petroleum reserves, was one of the Gulf’s bright spots before investors left in the wake of the 1980-1988 Iran-Iraq war and Iraq’s 1990 invasion of Kuwait.
	www.arabnews.com /?article=57394 (366 words)

	Kuwait Business Directory (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Not only do we provide a list of contact information for various banks and other companies in Kuwait but we also try to provide the researcher with an array of links that will prove useful in planning a business in Kuwait or simply providing a solid background on the business strategies of Kuwaiti companies.
		Bank notes are in increments of ¼; ½; 1; 5; 10; and 20.
		Visit the Kuwait* Institute of Banking Studies (IBS), which is the central organization of all Kuwaiti banks and which is identified as the leading organization in banking and finance among all Arab Gulf States.
	www.kuwait-info.org /Business_in_Kuwait/business_directory.html (661 words)

	Central Bank Allows HSBC Unit in Kuwait (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		KUWAIT, 15 February 2005 — HSBC Bank Middle East Ltd., a unit of global bank HSBC, has won initial clearance to open a branch in Kuwait, paving the way for a third foreign bank to operate in Kuwait, the central bank said.
		Central Bank of Kuwait Governor Sheikh Salem Abdulaziz Al-Sabah told state news agency KUNA that approval was granted on Sunday to the unit of Britain-based HSBC, which needs final ratification by the Council of Ministers.
		"The central bank is now busy studying some applications from other foreign banks," Sheikh Salem said, adding this was being done within the context of regulations and specifications set by its board.
	www.benadorassociates.com /pf.php?id=12144 (200 words)

	Gulf Arab Banks - Recent Financial Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		The Institute of Banking Studies (IBS) was originally established as the "Banking Studies Center " in 1970 by an Amiri Decree, issued by the Amir (Ruler) of Kuwait.
		The Institute operates as the central organization for training, education, research and consulting for all the 9 Kuwaiti member banks, who are the member organizations of the Institute.
		The Institute functions under the patronage of the Central Bank of Kuwait and is governed by a Board of Directors under the chairmanship of the Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait.
	www.kibs.org /orgn.htm (706 words)

	Central Bank of KUWAIT's decision to lend gold
		Central bank governor Sheikh Salem Abdul-Aziz al-Sabah said the bank would invest its gold through limited-term deposits, without giving up the ownership of the reserves.
		This is very sad and disturbing news for a number of reasons, which concern KUWAIT, its currency and the Central Bank of KUWAIT (CBK).
		Testament to the realization of this dangerous Central Bank practice was the announcement by 15 European Central Banks on September 26, 1999.
	www.gold-eagle.com /gold_digest_99/vronsky102399.html (413 words)

	Injustice of Kuwait during the Gulf War - Kuwaiti Embassy
		When the Iraqean invaders plundered the Central Bank of Kuwait, they exported Third Issue bank notes and bullions of gold...Nevertheless, great amount of the 356,781,608,750 Kuwaiti dinars taken from the Central Bank's coffers was regained.
		On and after the 24th of march 1991: day when the Third Issue was withdrawn from circulation, Forth Issue bank notes were submitted to the same condition on the 17th of August 1994 and ceased to be legal tender effective on the 16th of febuary 1995.
		However, it is only within the Central Bank's power to exchange Forth Issue bank notes, until the 16th of August 2004, for Fifth Issue ones put into circulation at the present time.
	sites.estvideo.net /impasse/AmbassadeENG.htm (456 words)

	Kuwait (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		The Central Bank of Kuwait, in commemoration of the Second Anniversary of Liberation Day is issuing this special and Commemorative note at the nominal value of One Kuwaiti Dinar.
		On the 26th of February 1991, the sovereignty of the State of Kuwait was restored and the people of Kuwait were freed of the tyrannical occupation.
		The liberation of Kuwait was achieved by the grace of God and through the tireless efforts and the sacrifice made by courageous men and women coupled with the unprecedented alliance of 34 countries who supported the just Kuwaiti cause.
	polymernotes.org /country_pages/KWT.htm (745 words)

	Commercial Bank of Kuwait - Press Releases (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		This financial aid donated by CBK to serve the goals that this association was founded to attain and to support its board members who are an elite group of familiar and prominent Kuwaiti citizens from various social sectors within the society.
		CBK has many extensive accomplishments in social and charitable activities and its great deeds are present throughout all events starting from its responsibility as an active part among all sectors of this society.
		CBK has previously sponsored the large media campaign for key people in the national project to battle drugs and participated in the activities of the Kuwaiti Society against smoking and cancer in addition to his contribution in supporting the Kuwaiti Cardiology association.
	www.banktijari.com /About/PressRelease.php (444 words)

	Al-Sabah (1995) Prominent landmarks in the operation of the Central Bank of Kuwait (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Al-Sabah (1995) Prominent landmarks in the operation of the Central Bank of Kuwait
		Prominent landmarks in the operation of the Central Bank of Kuwait
		"An article on the occasion of the silver jubilee of the Central Bank of Kuwait, and a collection of speeches delivered on various occasions locally and abroad.".
	www.getcited.org /pub/100214655 (51 words)

	World Bank Group \| Kuwait
		For thirty years the Bank and the Arab States of the Gulf Region have been partners in the Technical Cooperation Program, supporting the rapid development of this closely linked group of distinctively characterised countries.
		The Bank continues to assist across the entire range of governmental functions, including sectoral policy reform, economic integration, privatisation, public sector enhancement, labor market competitiveness, investment climate enhancement, e-government, soft infrastructures for developing a knowledge economy, macroeconomic management and effective long range planning.
		It is highly valued in the region for the objectivity and trust it brings to challenges in developing human resources, education, public/private partnerships, labor market competitiveness, public sector efficiency, environmental protection, health planning, trans-national cooperation, and a host of other issues.
	wbln0018.worldbank.org /mna/mena.nsf/d71e80ba69ecda71852567d6006569ce/149a9b348b9fba21852567ee0068d61c (409 words)

	Central Bank Websites
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		The Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran
		Central Bank of the Republic of San Marino
	www.bis.org /cbanks.htm (134 words)

	Kuwait Central Bank Hikes Key Rate to 5.5 Percent
		KUWAIT, 3 July 2005 — The Central Bank of Kuwait said it is hiking the key dinar discount rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 5.50 percent effective today, the eighth hike since last summer in lockstep with the US Federal Reserve.
		The governor said the central bank is keen on securing consistency of the Kuwaiti dinar’s interest rate with that of major currencies, topped by the US dollar.
		“The central bank will not hesitate to move in the suitable direction to guarantee the continuing competitiveness of the interest rates on the Kuwaiti dinar with the rising trend for the interest rates on the foreign currencies, especially the US dollar,” he said.
	www.arabnews.com /?page=6§ion=0&article=66324&d=3&m=7&y=2005 (392 words)

	Online edition of Daily News - News
		Subsequently, the Central Bank of Kuwait announced the withdrawal of Kuwaiti Dinar currency notes issued and place in circulation up to August 1, 1990 and the issue of currency notes of the new design against those notes withdrawn.
		Later on, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka submitted a claim to the United Nations Compensation Commission (UNCC) regarding the Kuwaiti Dinar currency notes not accepted by the Central Bank of Kuwait for conversion UNCC accepted portion of the claim and proceeds have now been remitted.
		Accordingly, the CBSL has issued necessary instructions to commercial banks to release the funds received, to their customers who deposited Kuwaiti Dinar currency notes with them, on the basis of the amount realized/received from the UNCC on a pro-rata basis.
	www.dailynews.lk /2001/10/10/new15.html (340 words)

	EDIRC: Central Banks, Monetary Authorities
		Banque Centrale du Luxembourg (Central Bank of Luxembourg), Luxembourg
		Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas (Central Bank of the Philippines), Manilla
		Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Tashkent
	ideas.uqam.ca /EDIRC/central.html (1024 words)

	Kuwait-Islam and Middle East
		Kuwait Study Abroad: This site provides virtually all the information needed to pursue academic studies in Kuwait including information on converting currency, geography, and travel guides.
		Central bank of Kuwait: This is the home page for the Central Bank of Kuwait, which includes exchange rates and other financial information.
		Kuwait Top-List: This is a more commercial oriented site including profiles of major companies, a business directory, and other information on businesses in Kuwait.
	www.ou.edu /mideast/country/kuwait.htm (330 words)

	Kuwait bank hikes key rate to 5.5pc -DAWN - Business; July 3, 2005
		KUWAIT, July 2: The Central Bank of Kuwait said it is hiking the key dinar discount rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 5.50 per cent effective Sunday, the eighth hike since last summer in lockstep with the US Federal Reserve.
		The Bank raised its discount rate by 25 basis points so it becomes 5.50 pc instead of 5.25 pc, as of Sunday, July 3, 2005, Bank Governor Sheikh Salem Abdulaziz al-Sabah told state news agency KUNA in a statement.
		The Kuwait dinar discount rate is the benchmark for local rates in the Gulf Arab state which controls nearly a tenth of global oil reserves.
	www.dawn.com /2005/07/03/ebr11.htm (138 words)

	Kuwait Globe
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	www.kuwaitglobe.com (660 words)

	Gold Manipulation - Kuwait "lends" 79 Tons [Free Republic]
		Kuwait is a strong ally of USA and the UK.
		I believe the recent decision of the European banks led by France is the opening shot across the bow to attack the dollar and thereby undermine the influence of the US in matters economic and financial.
		It appears to me that Kuwait is expecting a market downturn, corresponding rise in gold price, and they get it back at the higher value, plus the interest they've made.
	www.freerepublic.com /forum/a380f73620bc6.htm (2278 words)

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