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Kuwait’s New PAI Dispossession Rules: Why Classification Matters
Kuwait’s New PAI Dispossession Rules: Why Classification Matters

Not Every PAI Plot Is At Risk: Why Classification Matters The Minister of Commerce and Industry, in his capacity as Chairman of the Board of the Public Authority for Industry (“PAI”), has issued Ministerial Resolution No. 8 of 2026 concerning the rules and procedures for the… Read more

ADGM Introduces Significant Amendments to its Commercial Legislative Framework
ADGM Introduces Significant Amendments...

On 24 April 2026, the Abu Dhabi Global Market (“ADGM”) introduced a series of amendments to its commercial legislative framework, published by the ADGM Registration Authority, marking another important step in the continued evolution of ADGM as a leading international financial center. The amendments reflect ADGM’s… Read more

Meysan advises Alamar Foods on the acquisition of FIVE GUYS franchise in Saudi Arabia
Meysan advises Alamar Foods on the acq...

Meysan is pleased to have advised and assisted Alamar Foods on its acquisition of 100% of ALSHAGHAF ALARABIA LLC, the operator of the FIVE GUYS®️ franchise in Saudi Arabia. This acquisition represents a significant milestone in Alamar Foods’ growth strategy and strengthens and further diversifies its… Read more

Meysan Advises Aayan Leasing & Investment Company on KD 35.7 Million Strategic Acquisition of Dar Al-Shifa Hospital
Meysan Advises Aayan Leasing & In...

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… Read more

Key Amendments to Egypt’s Competition Act – New Thresholds and Penalties
Key Amendments to Egypt’s Competitio...

On 22 April 2026, the Egyptian Parliament approved the new Competition Bill (the “Bill”), which will repeal and replace Law No. 3 of 2005 on the Protection of Competition and Prohibition of Monopolistic Practices (the “Competition Act” or the “Act”). The Bill is currently pending presidential… Read more

Kuwait Launches Comprehensive Regulatory Framework Introducing the Bonds and Sukuk as Tradable Instruments
Kuwait Launches Comprehensive Regulato...

Background Boursa Kuwait (“Boursa”) has announced the implementation of a comprehensive regulatory and legislative framework governing bonds and sukuk, following approval by the Kuwait Capital market Authority (“CMA”) under Resolution No. 38 of 2026 dated 1 April 2026 (“CMA Resolution”), in conjunction with amendments to Boursa… Read more

Kuwait Merger Control: CPA Issues New Notification Thresholds
Kuwait Merger Control: CPA Issues New ...

Board Resolution No. 32 of 2026 - Published in the Official Gazette on 5 April 2026 - In Force Immediately Authors: Abdulwahab Sadeq (Partner), Lama Abou Ali (Counsel), Adel Alasousi (Senior Associate) and Sara Awaly (Associate) KEY TAKEAWAYS On 5 April 2026, the Kuwait Competition Protection… Read more