Times Kuwait, 21 April 2026: Kuwait’s Ministry of State for Economic Affairs and Investment has imposed a package of economic and financial measures to safeguard essential supplies and strengthen banking sector resilience in response to regional instability.

The Ministry of State for Economic Affairs and Investment, led by Minister Abdulaziz Al‑Marzouq, has announced a comprehensive set of safeguards to protect Kuwait’s economy amid escalating regional tensions. The measures aim to ensure the availability of essential goods, maintain the uninterrupted flow of supplies, and enhance banking sector flexibility to sustain economic activity.

The announcement was made during the eighth extraordinary ministerial‑level meeting of the Permanent Preparatory Committee under the GCC Economic and Development Affairs Authority, held via videoconference. The meeting brought together finance and economy ministers from GCC member states, alongside GCC Secretary‑General Jassim Al‑Budaiwi. Kuwait’s delegation emphasised the direct economic impact of recent Iranian aggression and the need for coordinated Gulf responses.

Participants reviewed precautionary and strategic measures adopted across GCC countries, focusing on energy security, oil exports, investment flows, and supply chain resilience. The council’s Economic and Development Affairs Office presented emergency plans and initiatives to contain risks and maintain market stability. Ministers stressed the importance of deeper economic integration and enhanced cooperation among Gulf states to strengthen resilience against external shocks and ensure sustainable growth.

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