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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Kuwait modernized its insolvency regime with the Financial Stability and Bankruptcy Law No. 71 of 2020, replacing the outdated bankruptcy…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,…
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Tenant Rights in Kuwait: Rental Law, Eviction, and Dispute Resolution
Kuwait’s rental market is heavily regulated to protect tenants. Decree Law No. 35 of 1978, as amended, governs landlord-tenant relationships…
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Civil Court Procedure in Kuwait: Filing, Hearings, Evidence, and Appeals
Understanding civil court procedure in Kuwait is essential for anyone involved in a legal dispute — whether filing a claim…
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Commercial Law in Kuwait: Business Regulations, Companies, and Trade
Kuwait’s commercial law governs business transactions, company formation, commercial agency, bankruptcy, and trade disputes. With its strategic position as a…
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Debt Recovery in Kuwait: Legal Procedures and Enforcement
Recovering debts in Kuwait involves a structured legal process, from negotiation and formal demand through court action and enforcement. Whether…
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Personal Status Law in Kuwait: Marriage, Divorce, Custody, and Inheritance
Personal status law governs family relations in Kuwait — marriage, divorce, child custody, inheritance, and alimony. These matters are regulated…
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Intellectual Property Law in Kuwait: Trademarks, Patents, and Copyright
Kuwait has developed a comprehensive intellectual property framework to protect trademarks, patents, copyrights, and trade secrets. As the economy diversifies…
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Immigration and Deportation Law in Kuwait: Visas, Residency, and Your Rights
Kuwait’s immigration system governs how foreign nationals enter, reside, and work in the country. With expatriates making up approximately 70%…
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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…