Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 211

Prohibition on a non-Kuwaiti engaging in commerce unless he has a Kuwaiti partner holding at least 51% of the capital. Reason for this prohibition. Its connection with public policy. Violation of this prohibition entails absolute nullity. - When an act is considered commercial: when undertaken with the intention of speculation to achieve material profit, even if performed by someone who is not a merchant. Determination thereof. A matter for the trial court. - Contracts for the construction, alteration, restoration, and demolition of real estate, where the contractor undertakes to provide the raw materials or supply the workers. Commercial acts regardless of the status of the person performing them.