Capital markets

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

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

CLIENT ALERT : Temporary Closure of UAE Stock Markets
CLIENT ALERT : Temporary Closure of UA...

In light of recent regional developments and heightened market volatility across the GCC, regulatory authorities have taken precautionary measures to safeguard market stability and investor confidence. These measures reflect a proactive approach aimed at managing systemic risk, preserving orderly trading conditions, and mitigating the impact of… Read more

Client Alert: Kuwait CMA Introduces Reforms to the Collective Investment Schemes Framework Under Decision No. (18) of 2026
Client Alert: Kuwait CMA Introduces Re...

Overview In a significant step to strengthen and modernize Kuwait’s collective investment schemes framework, the Kuwait Capital Markets Authority (the “CMA”) has introduced a new wave of reforms under Decision No. (18) of 2026 (the “Decision”), issued on 12 February 2026. The Decision establishes a dedicated… Read more

Meysan advises on successful offering and listing of the shares of Action Energy Company (AEC) on Kuwait Stock Exchange
Meysan advises on successful offering ...

Kuwait - Meysan Lawyers and Legal Consultants in Kuwait advised on the offering and listing of the shares of Action Energy Company on Kuwait Stock Exchange – Premier Market with the joint global coordinators and joint bookrunners, National Investments Company, EFG-Hermes UAE Limited and Arqaam Capital… Read more

Kuwait’s New Narcotics Law (159/2025): Key Compliance Obligations
Kuwait’s New Narcotics Law (159/...

Kuwait’s recently published Narcotics Law (159/2025) (“New Narcotics Law”) represents the most significant restructuring of Kuwait’s narcotics legislation, unifying and replacing the former Narcotics Law (74/1983) and Psychotropics Law (48/1987). The New Narcotics Law consolidates the regulation of narcotic substances, psychotropic substances, their preparations, and chemical… Read more

Client Alert: UAE Introduces New Economic Concentration Thresholds
Client Alert: UAE Introduces New Econo...

On 31 March 2025, Decision No. (3) of 2025 issued on 20 January 2025 by the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) Cabinet of Ministers (the “Decision”) came into effect. The Decision supplements Federal Decree-Law No. (36) of 2023 on the regulation of competition (the “Competition Law”) and… Read more

Meysan acts as lead counsel in Boubyan...

Meysan, a prestigious law firm in the region, proudly announces its role as lead counsel to Boubyan Petrochemicals KSCP in the full acquisition of the English Education Providers Group (EPG) in Kuwait. This deal represents a significant milestone in Boubyan Petrochemicals’ strategic expansion and marks a… Read more