Al-Kuwait, October 27, 2026 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Kuwait Yerzhan Yelekeyev held a meeting with Diraar Yusuf Al-Ghanim, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kuwait Financial Centre (Markaz).
During the meeting, the parties discussed prospects for expanding Kazakhstan-Kuwait cooperation in the financial and investment sectors, including opportunities to attract Kuwaiti capital to promising investment projects in Kazakhstan.
Particular attention was paid to the investment potential of Alatau City, a major development project aimed at creating modern urban, commercial, transport and logistics infrastructure. The parties explored opportunities for Kuwaiti investors to participate in projects under this initiative and agreed to continue discussions to identify specific investment opportunities.
Another key topic was strengthening Kuwait's food security through enhanced cooperation with Kazakhstan in the agricultural sector, including investments in the production, processing and export of agricultural products.
The parties also exchanged views on potential cooperation between Markaz and Kazakhstan's financial institutions, particularly in the areas of private equity, investment funds and joint project financing.
At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides expressed their interest in maintaining dialogue and exploring concrete opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation.
Kuwait Financial Centre (Markaz), established in 1974, is one of Kuwait's leading investment companies. Listed on the Kuwait Stock Exchange since 1997, the company specializes in asset management, investment banking, investment fund management, real estate investments and financial advisory services. Markaz manages assets on behalf of private and institutional investors and implements investment strategies across regional and international markets. As of June 30, 2026, the company's assets under management amounted to approximately KWD 1.57 billion (around USD 5.1 billion).
