Kuwait Cabinet Approves Draft Law to Regulate Media in Kuwait

47 sec September 2, 2026 (Edited)

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Omar Handoush

Partner, Head of Office - Kuwait

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Margaret McKenzie

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On Tuesday, September 1, 2026, the Kuwaiti Cabinet approved a draft decree-law aimed at modernizing the regulation of media in Kuwait. The proposed legislation introduces a comprehensive framework governing publication, digital advertisements, and social media, consolidating and replacing existing statutes into a single, integrated regulatory regime. The draft law has been submitted to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah for ratification. The draft law reflects broader efforts under Kuwait’s modernization agenda. This development also follows the recent enactment of Decree-Law No. 10 of 2026 regulating digital commerce, signalling a sustained government focus on updating Kuwait’s legal infrastructure for the digital economy.

Potential Implications for Businesses

The draft decree-law, once ratified and implemented, is expected to have significant implications for businesses and media entities operating in Kuwait, particularly those with a digital or social media presence. We recommend that clients monitor the progress of the draft law and assess licensing exposure particularly with respect to digital advertising.