Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 227

Prohibition on a non-Kuwaiti engaging in commerce except with a Kuwaiti partner or partners holding at least 51% of the total capital. The legislature's purpose in this prohibition is to protect local commerce and safeguard national commercial activity from competition by the foreign element. This concerns public policy. An agreement contravening this. Its effect. Absolute nullity. Example. - Ascertaining whether the craft is simple or the trade is small. A matter of fact.