Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1913

The issuance of a contract for the operation of commercial premises to someone other than those whom the legislature exclusively vested with the right to operate them individually. The effect of absolute nullity. The consequence of this nullity is that the contract produces no effect from its inception, and the contracting parties are restored to their position at the time of contracting. The non-retroactivity of the effect of nullity in contracts of duration, such as leases. What is excepted from that rule. The reason for the exception.