KUWAIT Law and Practice Contributed by: Dr Fawaz Alkhateeb, Taher Group Law Firm Co
courts have also demonstrated a commitment to recognising and upholding arbitration agree-
The government of Kuwait has also made sig- nificant efforts to strengthen its data protec- tion policies by passing several decrees and regulations in recent years. As these regulations develop, there is expected to be a correspond- ing increase in disputes related to cybersecurity breaches, digital transactions and intellectual property. This evolving regulatory environment will likely fuel further growth in commercial dis- putes across these areas.
ments made by parties. 14.2 Growth Areas
Kuwait is experiencing growth in commercial disputes, particularly in sectors like construc- tion, real estate and infrastructure development, as the country continues to invest heavily in large-scale projects under its Vision 2035 initia- tive. This expansion has led to an increase in disputes related to contracts, project delays and execution. Additionally, as cross-border trans- actions and foreign investments rise, disputes over international trade agreements, partner- ships and financing arrangements are becom- ing more common.
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