Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 2711

Engaging in trade in Kuwait. Prohibited for non-Kuwaitis except through a Kuwaiti partner or partners holding at least 51% of the total capital. A non-Kuwaiti may not engage in trade individually. This pertains to public policy. Its effect. - Contracts connected with the foreign trader's conduct of his commercial activity and acts facilitating it. Their absolute nullity because the rationale is the same. Example. Purchase of goods and other tangible movables and the contract insuring them. Regarded as a commercial act.