Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 115

Agreement to increase interest above the rates announced by the Central Bank. Impermissible. Contravention thereof. Its effect. Reduction thereof to the limit prescribed by the Bank's decision. - Expenditure interest exceeding Central Bank rates. The court of fact may, of its own motion, reduce it to the rate prescribed by the Bank. This concerns public policy. - A commission or benefit obtained by the creditor without a corresponding real benefit is deemed concealed interest.