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Kuwait has enacted its first standalone law criminalizing commercial concealment, commonly known as 'fronting' or hidden ownership arrangements. The legislation establishes dual prohibitions on unlicensed economic activity and enabling concealment, while extending criminal liability to company management and offering financial rewards to whistleblowers. Set to take effect in early 2027, this regulatory framework aims to enhance business transparency and ensure foreign investment flows through compliant stru

Kuwait's Decree-Law No. 94 of 2026 introduces sweeping reforms to the country's public procurement system, fundamentally altering how foreign contractors access government tenders. The amendments prohibit the use of local agents, raise financial thresholds for petroleum sector contracts, and streamline governance structures within the Central Agency for Public Tenders. These changes signal a decisive policy shift toward transparency and direct foreign engagement in Kuwait's commercial landscape.