Kuwait shuts banks to curb spread of COVID-19
The Kuwait Banking Association said on Wednesday (Mar 11) that all banks in the country will shut from Mar 12 and reopen on Mar 29.
The decision is in line with the Kuwaiti government's efforts to curb the spread of the COVID-19 and suspend work in government departments for the same period.
KBA said only one branch of every bank will remain open in each of the country's six governorates.
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