1 - Executive Summary & Core Conclusion The attached commentary critiques Kuwait’s Ministerial Resolution No. (351) of 2025. While nominally drafted to "regulate" the commercialization of energy drinks, the resolution effectively functions as a de facto prohibition by severely restricting viable distribution channels. From an administrative… Read more
The Kuwait Constitutional Court issued another significant ruling on 25 June 2025 (the "June Ruling") which was published in the Official Gazette on 20 July 2025, declaring that Article 34(5) of the Competition Protection Agency Law No. 72 of 2020 (the “CPA Law”) is unconstitutional. This… Read more
As part of Meysan’s continued commitment to contributing to the legal discourse in the region, Dr. Abdulwahab Sadeq, Partner and Head of the Competition Practice, was a featured speaker at the inaugural GCR MENA Conference in Dubai. The event brought together prominent legal practitioners, regulators, and… Read more
Confederation Africaine de Football (CAF)'s $400 Million+ broadcast investigation into its agreement with beIN Sports concludes; leading #African and #Middle #Eastern law firms played key roles behind the scenes. Meysan's Partner Tarek Badawy, Senior Associates Salma Abdelaziz and Ismail Lamie, and Associate Aya El Far advised… Read more
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, 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
Meysan, a renowned law firm known for its expertise in high-stakes litigation, corporate transactions, and advisory services, has joined forces with Hammad & Al-Mehdar Lawyers and Legal Consultants, a leading law firm with offices in Jeddah, Riyadh, Khobar, and Abu Dhabi. This alliance combines the expertise… Read more