Kuwait City – 4 May 2026 — Meysan is pleased to announce that it acted as legal counsel to Aayan Leasing & Investment Company K.S.C.P. (“Aayan“), a company listed on Boursa Kuwait, in connection with its strategic acquisition of a 51% controlling stake in Dar Al-Shifa Hospital Company, one of Kuwait’s most established private healthcare providers, in a transaction valued at KD 35.7 million.
The acquisition represents a landmark step in Aayan’s strategic investment plans and reflects the continued momentum of consolidation within Kuwait’s private healthcare sector.
The Meysan team was led by Partner Dr. Abdulwahab Sadeq, supported by Adel AlAsousi, Nour Berbari, Barak AlAjeel and Abdulmohsen AlKhatrash, advising across the corporate, regulatory and transactional aspects of the deal.
Commenting on the transaction, Dr. Abdulwahab Sadeq said: “We are honoured to have advised Aayan Leasing & Investment Company on this important strategic investment. The acquisition of a controlling stake in Dar Al-Shifa Hospital is a significant transaction for Kuwait’s healthcare sector and reflects Aayan’s confidence in the long-term value of the market. We are proud of our continued relationship with Aayan and grateful for the trust they place in our team.”
Kuwait City – 4 May 2026 — Meysan is pleased to announce that it acted as legal counsel to Aayan Leasing & Investment Company K.S.C.P. ("Aayan"), a company listed on Boursa Kuwait, in connection with its strategic acquisition of a 51% controlling stake in Dar Al-Shifa Hospital Company, one of… Read more
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