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Commercial Bank of Kuwait

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Commercial Bank of Kuwait
TypePublic bank
BK: CBK
ISINKW0EQ0100036
IndustryBanking
FoundedJune 19, 1960; 66 years ago (1960-06-19)
Headquarters,
Number of locations
60 (2025)
Key people
Ahmad Duaij Al-Sabah
(Chairman)
RevenueKWD 123 million (2025)
(USD 403 million)[1]
Total assetsKWD 5,3 billion (2025)
(USD 17,4 billion)[1]
Total equityKWD 784 million (2025)
(USD 3,9 billion)[1]
Number of employees
2000+ (2025)
Websitewww.cbk.com

The Commercial Bank of Kuwait, (known as Arabic: التجاري, Al Tijari, commercial) was established on 19 June 1960. It is the second oldest bank of Kuwait, and has a major role in retail and commercial financing.[2]

History

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The bank faces its most severe historical test during the August 1990 Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. The occupation completely disrupted the domestic financial sector, causing widespread physical asset destruction, data vulnerabilities, and economic paralysis. Following Kuwait's liberation in February 1991, Al-Tijari embarked on a massive operational recovery campaign.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. 1 2 3 "Commercial Bank of Kuwait | Annual Report 2025".
  2. "CBK Website - About CBK". Cbk.com. 1960-06-19. Retrieved 2016-12-09.
  3. Lorch, Donatella (1991-03-25). "AFTER THE WAR; No Electricity but Kuwait Reopens Its Banks". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331.