Kuwait’s New Arbitration Law: An Important Step Towards Advancing Justice and Strengthening the Investment Environment ⚖️

By Dar Almuhama 10/22/2026
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The enactment of Kuwait’s Arbitration Law No. (120) of 2026 marks a significant legislative development in the regulation of arbitration, reinforcing its role as an effective means of dispute resolution in line with international practice and the rapidly evolving legal and commercial landscape. Key features of the new law include provisions governing ad hoc, institutional and judicial arbitration; the use of modern technology; emergency arbitrators; stronger safeguards for impartiality and independence; and a clearer framework for arbitral proceedings and the enforcement of arbitral awards. In a specialist legal analysis, Dr. Abdul Hannan Al-Eissa, an arbitration and legal expert at Dar Al Muhama, examines the law’s principal provisions and innovations, highlighting practical and legislative issues that merit further discussion, particularly as its Executive Regulations are being developed. The study welcomes this legislative progress while offering a professional assessment of the opportunities and challenges it presents. 📄 We invite you to read the attached study: Kuwait’s New Arbitration Law No. (120) of 2026 in Light of International Practice. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1591IFtcmAdJ3PY51FkG6jiJkVXo-LaSj/view?usp=drive_link

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