Feb 3, 2025

BlackRock Eyes Expansion in Kuwait Amid Regional Growth Strategy

BlackRock Inc., the world's leading asset manager, is setting its sights on opening an office in Kuwait. This move, according to Bloomberg, indicates the firm's strategic efforts to strengthen its foothold in the resource-abundant Middle East region.

Informants close to the situation have revealed that BlackRock is already in talks with regulatory bodies in Kuwait and may make a conclusive decision by the end of the month. The company, however, has yet to issue a comment on the matter. The presence of Larry Fink, BlackRock's CEO, in Kuwait—where he recently met with government leaders—signals the high priority the firm places on this initiative.

BlackRock's relationship with Kuwait is notably significant, as the country's $1 trillion Kuwait Investment Authority ranks among its paramount shareholders. Moreover, Kuwait plays host to some of the world's most substantial sovereign wealth funds, dovetailing with BlackRock's extensive Middle Eastern activities, where it manages over $100 billion of its massive $11 trillion portfolio.

According to data from IndexBox, the region has witnessed an influx of global firms into economic powerhouses like Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Riyadh, yet Kuwait remains relatively untapped. BlackRock's potential establishment of a Kuwait office could open new investment avenues and reinforce their position within the competitive Middle Eastern market landscape, especially after securing approvals for regional headquarters in Riyadh and a commercial license in Abu Dhabi last year.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Exports And Growth
12. Export Prices And Growth
13. Market Size And Growth
14. Per Capita Consumption
15. Imports And Growth
16. Import Prices
17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
19. Production, By Country, 2024
20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
32. Export Prices, 2012–2024