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New Decisions Issued In Kuwait Under The Ministry of Health
Kuwait's Ministry of Health releases various new decisions aimed at enhancing regulations on the public health system, pharmaceutical and health…
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Kuwait Rolls Out New Anti-Narcotics Law Unifying the Comprehensive Legal Framework on Drug Control
On 15 December 2025, Decree-Law No. 159/2025 on combating narcotic drugs and dangerous psychotropic substances and regulating the use and trade…
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Kuwait Issues New Ministerial Resolution Regulating Freelance Business Activities
Kuwait has introduced two significant regulatory changes that reshape the landscape for both corporate structuring and employment compliance. In…
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Kuwait’s Manpower Authority Tightens Regulation on Recording Working Hours for the Private Sector
The Public Authority of Manpower has issued Ministerial Decree No. (15) of 2025 Regarding the Working Hours Regulation), which was published in the…
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Publication
Key Distribution & Agency Considerations: Overview (Kuwait)
Thomson Reuters Practical Law has featured two articles from HFW in Kuwait on the key issues and considerations when entering into distribution…
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The Dynamic Landscape of Employment Law in the ADGM: The Impact of the Whistleblower Protection Regulations 2024
The Abu Dhabi Global Market has introduced significant new Whistleblower Protection Regulations, with key provisions which came into effect in July…
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The Dynamic Landscape of Employment Law in the ADGM: Key Changes to the ADGM Employment Regulations
The Abu Dhabi Global Market has implemented significant updates to its Employment Regulations, effective from 1 April 2025, necessitating a review…
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Regulation of Free Zone Establishments Practicing Their Activities Within Dubai
This Decision aims to streamline the process and ensure compliance with federal and local legislations. It supports the Dubai Economic Agenda…
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New decree law issued amending Article 116 of Kuwait Companies Law
Amendment to Article 116 of Kuwait Companies Law allowing increased flexibility for Limited Liability Companies (W.L.L.) in Kuwait …
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New Law issued in Kuwait allowing foreign companies to open branch offices in Kuwait without a local agent
Long awaited legislation allowing foreign companies to open branch offices in…
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Supreme Committee of the Insurance Regulation Unit now established in Kuwait
On 30 January 2020 the Kuwaiti Minister of Commerce and Industry issued a dec…
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UAE Cabinet issued a decision approving a New Visa Regime
On 20 May 2018 the UAE Cabinet issued a decision approving a new visa regime …
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