Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 2817

Prohibition on a non-Kuwaiti engaging in trade unless he has a Kuwaiti partner holding at least 51% of the capital. Rationale for this prohibition. Its connection with public policy. Violation of this prohibition entails absolute nullity. - When an act is considered commercial: when it is intended as speculation to achieve a material profit, even if performed by someone who is not a merchant. Inferring this. A matter of fact. - Contracts for the construction, alteration, restoration and demolition of immovable property, where the contractor undertakes to provide raw materials or supply workers. Commercial acts regardless of the capacity or intention of the person performing them.