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…