Kuwait has introduced Online Litigation for civil and commercial matters, a reform that modernises the country’s judicial system and expands access to the courts. The amendment to the Kuwaiti Civil and Commercial Procedures Law establishes a remote litigation system for civil…
IFLR Middle East Awards Kuwait Shortlist
ASAR Kuwait has secured shortlistings in six categories at the IFLR Middle East Awards 2025. The categories are: Kuwait Law Firm of the Year Domestic Deal of the Year – Warba Bank / Alghanim Trading M&A Deal of the Year –…
Navigating M&A in Kuwait’s Islamic banking sector
Ibrahim Sattout (Partner) and Hussein Azmy (Senior Associate) have contributed an article to Islamic Finance News (Volume 22, Issue 31) exploring the growing trend of M&A activity in Kuwait’s Islamic banking sector amid ongoing global economic uncertainty. They discuss how economic…
Kuwait takes flight with new civil aviation law
Kuwait has introduced a new Civil Aviation Law, consolidating earlier legislation into a unified framework and introducing new rules for regulating the civil aviation sector. This update aims to align Kuwait’s aviation sector with international standards, increases regulatory clarity, and provides…
Chambers Global Practice Guides: Doing business in… Kuwait 2025
ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners is happy to have contributed the Kuwait chapter to the Chambers Global Practice Guides: Doing Business in… 2025. This guide is a helpful starting point for international businesses, investors, and legal professionals looking to understand…
New Rules for Charitable Organisations in Kuwait: What Founders, Boards, and Donors Need to Know
Setting up or managing a charitable organisation in Kuwait now requires more than just good intentions. New regulations introduced in mid-2025 have reshaped the legal framework for charitable organisations – now formally referred to as Mubarra – placing a greater emphasis…
Client Alert: Clearer rules. Stricter compliance. Kuwait’s new regulations on multinational tax law
Kuwait has issued Executive Regulations under the MNE Tax Law, providing clarity on scope, thresholds, and compliance obligations for multinational groups operating in or through Kuwait. Key aspects: The Regulations came into force on July 1, 2025, and set out how…
Stronger enforcement. Sharper penalties. Amendments to combat money laundering and terrorist financing
Kuwait has strengthened its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CFT) framework to support faster enforcement and meet global compliance standards. Recent amendments to the provisions of the AML/CFT Lawgive authorities broader powers to act on UN sanctions related to terrorism and the…
Kuwait’s Capital Markets Authority launches Emerging Companies (Start-ups) Market to fuel growth for smaller businesses
The Kuwait Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has recently passed Resolution No. 108 of 2025 Regarding the launch of the Regulatory Environment for the Emerging Companies Market in the Exchange. The initiative introduces a new market segment aimed at supporting the capital-raising needs of smaller…
A Break. A Reflection. A Fresh Start.
As the new Hijri year begins, we take a moment to reflect on what matters most. Each new chapter offers a chance to move forward with clarity, purpose and care. Wishing you and your loved ones a peaceful and fulfilling year…