Kuwait’s Minister of Commerce and Industry has issued Ministerial Resolution No. 8 of 2026, introducing a more structured and transparent framework governing the withdrawal of industrial plots by the Public Authority for Industry (PAI). The resolution, which entered into force on…
Major infrastructure and PPP projects progress across Kuwait
Kuwait’s infrastructure and utilities sector is entering one of its most active development cycles in recent years. Particularly notable is the breadth of the current and planned pipeline, specifically in the power generation and water desalination sectors. Major ongoing and recently…
Celebrating success at the Chambers and Partners Middle East Awards 2026
ASAR has been recognised as Kuwait Law Firm of the Year. This recognition reflects the scale and complexity of the work handled by our Kuwait team across corporate, finance and disputes, and the role we continue to play on some of…
Emergency data transfers from Kuwait: NCSC introduces temporary measures
Kuwait’s National Cybersecurity Centre (NCSC) has introduced emergency measures allowing certain organisations to transfer and process sensitive data outside Kuwait, easing existing regulatory requirements in response to regional developments. What has changed In October 2025, NCSC Decision No. 1 of 2025…
Kuwait M&A: Sector growth driving market activity
M&A activity in Kuwait continues to gain momentum, with growth increasingly driven by key sectors, particularly oil, gas and utilities, alongside a broader base of active investors. ASAR has contributed to the Kuwait chapter of the Chambers Corporate M&A Global Practice…
Kuwait M&A: Regulatory change and deal discipline reshape the market
M&A activity in Kuwait continues to grow, supported by strong sector performance and an increasingly active base of investors, while geopolitical conditions continue to influence dealmaking. ASAR has contributed the Kuwait article for the IFLR M&A Guide 2026. Authored by Ezekiel…
InFocus Webinar – Four sectors, one crisis
As regional tensions continue to evolve, businesses operating in and through Kuwait are facing an increasingly uncertain risk environment. In our latest ASAR InFocus webinar, “Four sectors, one crisis: Regional conflict and the resulting legal and commercial risk in Kuwait”, we…
Kuwait M&A: A more active and increasingly sophisticated market.
ASAR has contributed the Kuwait chapter to the Legal 500 Country Comparative Guides 2026: Mergers & Acquisitions. Authored by Ezekiel Tuma (Managing Partner), Luis Cunha (Partner) and Nader Abdulaziz (Senior Associate), the guide provides a practical overview of the legal and regulatory…
Central Bank of Kuwait introduces stimulus measures to support banking sector stability
The Central Bank of Kuwait has issued Circular No. 2/R B/R BA/619/2026 dated 26 March 2026, introducing temporary measures relating to liquidity and capital adequacy requirements. These measures are aimed at mitigating the impact of ongoing geopolitical developments and supporting banking…
Kuwait Raises Merger Control Thresholds
Fewer Filings. More Targeted Oversight. The Competition Protection Agency (CPA) has issued Resolution No. 32 of 2026, effective 5 April, updating the thresholds that trigger merger control notifications under Kuwait’s Competition Protection Law No. 72 of 2020. These thresholds apply to…