Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 282

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 alone. This pertains to public policy. Its effect. - Contracts connected with a foreign merchant's pursuit of his commercial activity and acts facilitating it. Their absolute nullity because the reason for the prohibition is the same. Example. Purchasing goods and other tangible movables and contracting insurance on them. Considered a commercial act.