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Property Ownership by Non-Kuwaitis: Decree-Law 7 of 2025
Decree-Law No. 7 of 2025 amended Decree-Law No. 74 of 1979 regulating the ownership of real estate by non-Kuwaitis. It…
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Diya in Kuwait Raised to KD 20,000: Decree-Law 8 of 2025
Decree-Law No. 8 of 2025 amended Article 251 of the Kuwaiti Civil Code and doubled the full diya, or blood…
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Residency after Citizenship Withdrawal: Ministerial Decision 1410 of 2026
Ministerial Decision No. 1410 of 2026, published in the Official Gazette Kuwait Al-Youm issue 1807 on 6 September 2026, amends…
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Borrowing from the Future Generations Reserve: Decree-Law 81 of 2026
Decree-Law No. 81 of 2026 amended Decree-Law No. 106 of 1976 on the Future Generations Reserve, allowing the state to…
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Kuwait’s Digital Commerce Law: Decree-Law 10 of 2026
Decree-Law No. 10 of 2026 on Regulating Work in the Digital Commerce Sector is Kuwait’s first comprehensive framework for online…
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Civil Procedure Reforms in Kuwait 2025: Deadlines, Thresholds and Enforcement
Kuwait amended its Civil and Commercial Procedure Law three times in 2025. The cassation deadline doubled, the cassation threshold rose…
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Kuwait Judicial Organisation Law: Decree-Law 80 of 2026
Decree-Law No. 80 of 2026 issuing the Judicial Organisation Law was issued on 26 August 2026 and restructures Kuwait’s judiciary.…
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Kuwait Traffic Law 2025: Article 33 bis, Penalties and Your Rights
Decree-Law No. 5 of 2025 amended Kuwait’s Traffic Law No. 67 of 1976. It was published in the Official Gazette…
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Kuwait Family Law Changes 2025-2026: Marriage Age, Domestic Violence and Paternity
Kuwait made three significant changes to family law in 2025 and 2026: the marriage age rose to eighteen, a new…
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Medical Malpractice Claims in Kuwait: Liability, Evidence and Compensation
A surgical error, a missed diagnosis, a pharmacy mistake — what can a patient in Kuwait actually recover, and how…
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Commercial Concealment in Kuwait: Decree-Law 78 of 2026
Decree-Law No. 78 of 2026 on Combating Commercial Concealment was published on 9 August 2026 and takes effect six months…
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New Kuwaiti Laws 2025-2026: A Guide for Expatriates and Investors
Kuwait legislated heavily in 2025 and 2026. Court deadlines changed, blood money doubled, the marriage age rose, the residency framework…
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Kuwait’s New Residency Law: Law No. 114 of 2024 Explained
Kuwait replaced its 1959 residency framework with Law No. 114 of 2024 on the Residence of Foreigners, published on 28…
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Family Law in Kuwait — Marriage, Divorce, Custody, and Inheritance
Family law in Kuwait is primarily governed by the Personal Status Law (Law No. 51 of 1984), which applies different…
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Administrative Law in Kuwait — Challenging Government Decisions
Administrative law in Kuwait governs the relationship between government authorities and individuals or businesses. It provides a framework for challenging…
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Real Estate Law in Kuwait — Ownership, Leasing, and Property Disputes
Real estate in Kuwait is governed by a mix of civil law, specific property legislation, and municipal regulations. Whether you…
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Data Privacy and Protection in Kuwait: Laws, Regulations, and Compliance
As Kuwait advances its digital economy agenda, data protection and privacy are becoming increasingly critical for businesses and individuals. While…
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Bankruptcy and Insolvency Law in Kuwait: Restructuring and Liquidation
Kuwait modernized its insolvency regime with the Financial Stability and Bankruptcy Law No. 71 of 2020, replacing the outdated bankruptcy…
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Arbitration in Kuwait: Law, Procedure, and Enforcement
Arbitration is increasingly the preferred method for resolving commercial disputes in Kuwait, offering speed, confidentiality, and flexibility that traditional courts…
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Construction Law in Kuwait: Disputes, Liability, and Arbitration
Construction disputes are among the most complex and high-value commercial cases in Kuwait. With multiple parties — owners, main contractors,…