Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 2786

Subjecting the pharmacy profession and the opening of pharmacies to governmental regulatory supervision. The legislature's intention thereby. Excluding those who do not satisfy the requisite conditions in this field and protecting and safeguarding this activity from foreign competition. These provisions relate to general and fundamental interests. Its consequence. Their being considered matters of public policy and absolute nullity ensuing from their contravention. - Permitting a non-Kuwaiti to practice pharmacy while prohibiting the issuance of a license to open a pharmacy except to a Kuwaiti, even if not a pharmacist. The license to open the pharmacy is considered personal. Its effect. Licensing a foreigner to practice pharmacy does not authorize him to operate the pharmacy for his own account. He is prohibited from engaging in commerce individually. - Nullity of legal acts and contracts:-