Kuwait is introducing significant changes to how commercial disputes are resolved through arbitration, with new rules governing arbitration agreements, the appointment of arbitrators, urgent interim relief, and challenges to arbitral awards. The changes, introduced under Decree-Law No. 120 of 2026 promulgating…
Kuwait Introduces New Real Estate Financing Framework for Housing Welfare
Kuwait has introduced a new framework for real estate financing for individuals entitled to housing welfare under Decree Law No. 114 of 2026 (the Decree Law). Gazetted on 18 October 2026, the Decree Law allows local banks, finance companies and investment…
ASAR recognised across five categories at the LAW’s Finest Awards 2026
ASAR received five awards at the LAW’s Finest Awards 2026, with recognition spanning the firm, two of its practice areas and individual lawyers. ASAR was named Law Firm of the Year – Kuwait, while the firm also received: Banking, Finance and…
Four wins for ASAR at the IFLR Middle East Awards 2026
It was a memorable evening for ASAR at the IFLR Middle East Awards 2026, with the firm receiving four awards across Bahrain and Kuwait. ASAR was named: National Law Firm of the Year – Bahrain National Law Firm of the Year…
Kuwait’s new Media Regulation Law: What businesses need to know
Kuwait is introducing a new regulatory media framework that will bring traditional media, digital platforms, social media promotion, and advertising under a single legal framework. Decree-Law No. 102 of 2026 on Media Regulation consolidates Kuwait’s existing media legislation and introduces broader…
ASAR shortlisted for eleven LAW’s Finest Awards 2026
ASAR has been shortlisted for eleven awards at the LAW’s Finest Awards 2026, with recognition across two of the firm’s practices and four individual award categories. Practice and matter nominations Banking, Finance and Projects Practice of the Year Commercial Litigation Practice…
Kuwait Introduces Amendments to the Public Tenders Law
Kuwait has amended its public procurement framework under Decree-Law No. 94 of 2026, introducing changes to public contracting procedures, procurement thresholds and petroleum-sector procurement. The amendments increase key procurement thresholds, introduce greater flexibility in government and petroleum-sector procurement, and establish new…
Kuwait Reshapes Economic Dispute Resolution
Kuwait is introducing specialised Economic Circuits and a new framework for handling economic disputes under Decree-Law No. 88 of 2026 on the Establishment of Economic Circuits. The new framework covers the progression of economic disputes from settlement and case preparation through…
ASAR recognised with three IFN Deal of the Year Awards for Sukuk transactions
ASAR has received three awards at the Islamic Finance News (IFN) Deals of the Year Awards 2025, presented in Dubai on 22 September 2026, for its work on two Sukuk transactions in Kuwait. Kuwait International Bank’s US$300 million Tier II Sukuk…
Kuwait introduces a new framework for private-sector pharmacies
The Ministry of Health in Kuwait has issued Ministerial Resolution No. 235 of 2026, introducing a new regulatory framework for the licensing and operations of private-sector pharmacies and the handling and storage of medicines. The Resolution covers the full lifecycle of…