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Announcement of a Vacancy at the World Intellectual Property Organization

Announcement of a vacancy at the World Intellectual Property Organization, from the Commercial Attaché in Geneva. The Organization announces a vacancy at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), as follows: - Evaluation Coordinator / Evaluation Section /…

Signing of the Minutes of the First Meeting of the Kuwaiti-Egyptian Joint Ministerial Trade Committee

His Excellency the Minister of Commerce and Industry of the State of Kuwait, Mr. Khalifa Abdullah Al-Ajeel, and His Excellency the Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Eng. Hassan El-Khatib, signed the minutes of the meeting, which…

Opening of the Kuwaiti-Omani Economic Forum and the Accompanying Exhibition

Under the slogan "Partnership and Integration", the Kuwaiti-Omani Economic Forum opens new horizons for commercial and economic cooperation between the two brotherly countries. We present excerpts from the speeches of His Excellency the Minister of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Khalifa Al-Ajeel, and…

The Minister of Commerce Announces the Draft Digital Commerce Enablement Law to Strengthen the Digital Economy in Kuwait.

The Minister of Commerce and Industry, Khalifa Al-Ajeel, presents the draft Digital Commerce Law and opens it for participation by the private sector and civil society.

Launch Conference of the Electronic Real Estate Broker

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has launched the "Electronic Real Estate Broker" system with the aim of developing the real estate market by simplifying procedures, reducing the documentary cycle, and enhancing transparency in real estate transactions, as well as reducing reliance on…

Official Opening of the Launch of the First Cohort of the (Certified Real Estate Appraiser Certificate - C) Program

His Excellency the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Ziad Al-Najem, attended, upon invitation, the official opening of the launch of the first cohort of the Certified Real Estate Appraiser Certificate (C) program, accredited by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, held…

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The Ministry of Commerce Permits Combining the Professions of "Real Estate Brokerage" and "Real Estate Appraiser" under Decision No. 208 of 2024

The Ministry of Commerce permits combining the professions of "Real Estate Brokerage" and "Real Estate Appraiser" under Decision No. 208 of 2024

Certified Real Estate Appraiser (C)

Certified Real Estate Appraiser ( C )

The Ministry of Commerce Completes the Closing of the Final Account for the Fiscal Year 2023/2024

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has completed the closing entry of the final account for the fiscal year 2023/2024. The Ministry has thus preceded the Ministry of Finance's (timetable) for the eighth consecutive year and maintained its leading positions.

Kuwait and Pakistan Sign a Memorandum of Understanding on Industrial Cooperation

Kuwait and Pakistan signed a memorandum of understanding in the industrial field at the conclusion of the fifth session of the (Kuwaiti - Pakistani) Joint Ministerial Committee for Commercial, Economic and Technical Cooperation. The memorandum was signed on the Kuwaiti side by the Minister…

Ministry of Commerce: All Practising Auditors Must Register in the Continuing Education Program for Auditors for 2024

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry announces to all practising auditors that they must comply with the training plan of the Continuing Education Program for Auditors for 2024, approved by the Ministry in partnership with the Kuwait Accountants and Auditors Association…

Ministry of Commerce: Total Trade Exchange Between Kuwait and Pakistan Reached About USD 590 Million in 2023

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry stated today, Tuesday, that the total volume of non-oil trade exchange between Kuwait and Pakistan reached about USD 590 million in 2023. This came in a speech by the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Ziad…

Announcement: Holders of Commercial Licences for the Activities Listed Below Must Visit the Ministry of Commerce

Holders of commercial licences for the activities listed below must visit the Ministry of Commerce and Industry - Partnerships Department - Commercial Activities Classification Committee Section to receive their licences - Organising tourist trips and outbound tourist guidance…

Announcement Regarding the Final Results of the Auditing Profession Practice Examination

The Committee for Setting the Rules and Procedures of the Auditing Profession Practice Examination at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry announces the final results and the responses to grievances regarding the auditing profession practice examinations. Applicants are therefore requested to visit…

Announcement: Brothers and Sisters Who Are Practising Auditors Are Requested

Announcement. In application of Ministerial Decision No. 13 of 2020 and its Executive Regulations regarding the practice of the auditing profession, brothers and sisters who are practising auditors are requested to provide the Shareholding Companies Department with a recent certificate from…

Announcement: The Committee for Setting the Rules and Procedures of the Auditing Profession Practice Examination Announces

The Committee for Setting the Rules and Procedures of the Auditing Profession Practice Examination at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry announces the final results of the auditing profession practice examinations. Brothers and sisters who applied are requested to visit the competent department…

Notice Regarding the Registration of Beneficial Owner Data and the Steps for Registering Beneficial Owner Data

Notice regarding the registration of beneficial owner data - The Ministry of Commerce has sent notifications to business owners through the government Sahel application to register the correct beneficial owner data, in implementation of Ministerial Decision No. 4 of 2023…

Issuance of a Ministerial Decision Regarding Beneficial Owner Identification Procedures

Issuance of a Ministerial Decision regarding beneficial owner identification procedures. This Decision shall be effective as of 4 January 2023 - The Decision regulates, at a minimum, the obligations of the authority competent to supervise the trade names register for…

Some Important Points Regarding Beneficial Owner Identification Procedures

Press statement: Some important points regarding beneficial owner identification procedures - The reason for issuing the beneficial owner decision is to protect the data of companies and establishments from exploitation or misuse by others, and to assist the State's…

Announcement: Regarding the Venue of the Auditing Profession Practice Examination

Announcement: Regarding the venue of the auditing profession practice examination. The Ministry reminds examinees of the following: Arrive at the examination venue sufficiently ahead of time, bringing the original Civil ID card (valid)…

Announcement of the Auditing Profession Practice Examination for the 2023 Session

Congratulations from the Ministry of Commerce

The Ministry extends its congratulations to His Excellency the Minister of Commerce and Industry, Mohammad Othman Al-Aiban, on gaining the precious trust of His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad, may God protect him, His Highness the Crown Prince, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad, and…

The Ministry of Commerce Account on the "TikTok" Application

The account of the Ministry of Commerce on the "Tik Tok" application

Dear Consumer.. Owners of Car Tyre Shops, Whether Agents or Distributors, Must Provide the Consumer

Dear Consumer, owners of car tyre shops, whether agents or distributors, must provide the consumer with a warranty document for the tyre valid for no less than one year from the date of sale. This warranty applies to the tyres fitted on cars…

Your Rights When Buying a Precious Metal

Your rights when buying a precious metal

Reminder Regarding the Decision Prohibiting Cash Transactions for Certain Activities and Exhibitions

* Companies and establishments subject to the supervision of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and participating in all types of exhibitions held in the State of Kuwait, whether the participants are from inside or outside Kuwait, must, during the period of their participation in the exhibition…

If Your Intellectual Property, Patent or Trademark Is Infringed

If your intellectual property, patent or trademark is infringed, you can submit a report by visiting the following link of the Trademarks and Patents Department trademark.moci.gov.kw

It Is Not Permitted to - Force the Consumer to Buy a Specific Quantity of Goods or a Product Together with Another Product

- Forcing the consumer to buy a specific quantity of goods or a product together with another product - Making the sale of a product conditional on another product, unless that product is free of charge - Charging an amount higher than the price displayed on the product

The Ministry of Commerce Closes a Café

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry closed a café in the Salmiya area for serving expired flavoured tobacco (mu'assel), as a number of expired packs being served to the café's customers were seized, and another quantity bearing no…

Restaurants and Cafés Are Prohibited from Charging the Consumer Any Additional Amount under Any Name

Restaurants and cafés are prohibited from charging the consumer any additional amount under any name

When Buying Car Tyres, Make Sure... Dear Consumer

When buying car tyres, make sure... Dear Consumer

The Ministry of Commerce Closes a Shop for Selling Counterfeit Goods

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry closed a shop in the Mubarakiya area for selling counterfeit goods. A quantity of clothing bearing counterfeit trademarks of the most famous international companies was seized; the Emergency Team inventoried it…

The Importance of Combating Counterfeit Goods - State of Kuwait

The importance of combating counterfeit goods - Providing investors with assurance that their creations are protected, which attracts foreign direct investment - Preserving the achievement of removing Kuwait's name from the Watch List for the protection of intellectual property rights…

#YourRight.. Dear Consumer

#YourRight.. Dear Consumer

Dear Consumer #YourRight

Dear Consumer #YourRight

Formation of a Specialised Committee to Monitor Car Rental Offices

In continuation and fulfilment of the joint cooperation between the State's bodies and ministries to protect the consumer and ensure the application of the laws, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry announces that a joint committee has been formed from the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Commerce and Industry…

The Ministry of Commerce Closes an Office for Violating Its Commercial Activity

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry closed a consultancy office in the Sharq area for violating its commercial activity, as it was issuing investment office lease contracts to interested parties, thereby violating the activity of its commercial licence. The…

The Ministry of Commerce Closes a Grocery for Selling Ration Goods

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry closed a grocery in the Sharq area; the violator was caught committing the violation of selling ration goods subsidised by the State. The Emergency Team completed the legal procedures against the violator…

For Instant Renewal of the "Ration Card" Without the Need to Visit the Ministry

For instant renewal of the "Ration Card" without the need to visit the Ministry

Your Safety Is Our Priority

Respond to recall notices for vehicles with manufacturing defects

The Ministry of Commerce Closes a Shop in Mubarakiya

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry closed a shop in the Mubarakiya area for selling counterfeit goods. A large quantity of leather products and accessories bearing counterfeit trademarks of the most famous international companies was seized; the…

Your Right: Goods Excluded from the 14-Day Return and Exchange Period

Goods excluded from the 14-day return and exchange period, which may be returned or exchanged within a period not exceeding 24 hours, provided that the return option is proven by the purchase invoice - Valuable goods such as jewellery and watches - Evening and wedding wear…

The Ministry of Commerce Seizes a Large Quantity of Counterfeit Vehicle Spare Parts

The Ministry of Commerce seizes a large quantity of counterfeit vehicle spare parts. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry seized a large quantity of counterfeit vehicle spare parts at a garage in the Shuwaikh Industrial Area, which was hiding them in a storeroom belonging…

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry Would Like to Note to Its Valued Followers That It Cannot Publish the Trade or Personal Names of Violators

Notice. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry would like to note to its valued followers that it cannot publish the trade or personal names of violators, in compliance by the Ministry with the law, as the legal provisions in force in the State of Kuwait do not…

The Ministry of Commerce Issues a Commercial Fraud Report Against a Restaurant

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued a commercial fraud report against a restaurant in the Salmiya area for using expired food ingredients in preparing the meals it serves to consumers, as the violator was preparing…

Shops Practising and Providing Photocopying Activities and Services Are Prohibited from Printing or Copying School Curricula or Model Answers to Curriculum Questions in the Form of Paper Slips (Cheat Sheets)

Shops practising and providing photocopying activities and services are prohibited from printing or copying school curricula or model answers to curriculum questions in the form of paper slips ( cheat sheets ). Report law violators to us and take part in oversight

The Ministry of Commerce Issues a Seizure Report for Goods Violating the Public Order of the State

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued a violation report against a shop in a shopping mall in the Salmiya area for displaying and selling goods bearing slogans and symbols that violate the public order of the State on a number of accessories and…

The Ministry of Commerce Issues a Violation Report Against a Market for Displaying Offensive Slogans

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued a violation report against a supermarket in the Rai area for displaying and selling school supplies bearing slogans that violate public morals. The Emergency Team completed the legal procedures against…

The Difference Between a Complaint and a Report

The difference between a complaint and a report

Submit Your Complaint or Report on "Sahel" and Take_Part_in_Oversight

Submit your complaint or report on "Sahel" and Take_Part_in_Oversight

Report to us butcher shops and meat outlets that violate the law and # take part in oversight

Butcher shops and meat outlets are prohibited from selling fresh and chilled (minced) meat except in the presence of the consumer and at the consumer's request. They are also prohibited from adding fat not attached to the meat when weighing it and selling it to the consumer. Report to us violators…

Categories eligible for the disbursement of ration items:

Categories eligible for the disbursement of ration items:

Total number of counterfeit oil filters recently seized

Total number of counterfeit oil filters recently seized

Commerce Closes a Vehicle Oil Factory

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has closed a vehicle oil factory in the Jahra Industrial Area for filling oils that do not conform to the standard specifications and distributing them to vehicle oil change shops for sale. The…

Take Part in Oversight

Dear Consumer, purchasing from and dealing with unauthorized websites and social media accounts that sell counterfeit goods leads to: * encouraging a negative, unlawful phenomenon that the Ministry of Commerce is combating and confronting and…

The price for recruiting a domestic worker through an office is KD 890, including the ticket

Dear Consumer - The price for recruiting a domestic worker through an office is KD 890, including the ticket - The price for recruiting a domestic worker when the employer provides the worker's passport to the office is KD 390 *in accordance with Ministerial Decision No. 3…

Commerce Seizes a Shop Hiding Counterfeit Goods in Its Storeroom

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has caught a shop in the Fahaheel area that was hiding a large quantity of eyeglasses bearing counterfeit trademarks of the world's most famous companies with the intention of selling them. The violator hid the counterfeit goods in the…

Cooperative societies registered in the Price Monitoring System:

1- Shamiya and Shuwaikh Society 2- Mishref Society 3- Rawda and Hawalli Society 4- Faiha Society 5- Adan and Qusour Society 6- Farwaniya Society 7- Sabah Al-Salem Society 8- Jahra Society 9- Abu Fatira Society 10- Fintas Society 11- …

How to submit an application for the issuance of a new license

How to submit an application for the issuance of a new license

Eid Mubarak

Eid Mubarak ... Many happy returns

The United States Removes Kuwait from the Intellectual Property Rights Protection Watch List

The United States removes Kuwait from the Intellectual Property Rights Protection Watch List - The removal came thanks to the State of Kuwait's increased law-enforcement efforts against the sale of counterfeit goods and the Ministry of Commerce and Industry's establishment of…

Warning on the Consumer's Right to Exchange and Return Goods

Warning and Notice: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry alerts shops and sales centers to the necessity of complying with the Ministry of Commerce law, which stipulates the consumer's right to exchange and return goods within 14 days of the date of purchase stated in the…

Ramadan Kareem .. Blessed Month to You

Ramadan Kareem .. Blessed Month to You

Ministry of Commerce Launches the Price Monitoring System

Commerce launches the Price Monitoring System. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced the official launch of the Price Monitoring System via the official website of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The Ministry affirmed that the system primarily aims to serve consumers…

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry Warns Anyone Tempted to Exploit Consumers

Warning: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry warns anyone tempted to exploit consumers or artificially raise the prices of goods that it will take legal action and close the company, establishment or shop immediately without delay. We would like to note…

Warranty for Rebuilt (Overhauled) Vehicle Engines

Dear Consumer, the warranty period for a rebuilt (overhauled) vehicle engine shall not be less than 90 days, and for a used engine not less than 30 days, starting from the date of installation stated in the repair workshop invoice

Best wishes to Kuwait and its people every year

Best wishes to Kuwait and its people every year

When buying vehicle tires, make sure the following information is included in the purchase invoice

When buying vehicle tires, make sure the following information is included in the purchase invoice: - The invoice is in Arabic - Country of manufacture and production date - Tire type and its heat and load rating - Tire size and the appropriate air…

Rumor of Registering in the "Sahel" App for the Disbursement of Free Rations to Frontline Workers

The rumor: You must register in the "Sahel" app and enter your data in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry field to benefit from free rations for frontline workers. The truth: No registration procedure is required to obtain free rations for frontline…

Frontline supply disbursement - Ministries of Health and Interior

The disbursement will be given to citizens and residents working in the Ministries of Health and Interior according to the data sent by those ministries Disbursement of basic food items will be in acc…

Disbursement of Frontline Rations (Health - Interior) Starts on 6 March 2022

* Disbursement will be made to citizens and residents working in the Ministries of Health and Interior. * Disbursement to eligible persons will be in accordance with the data sent by the Ministries of Health and Interior. * Basic ration items will be disbursed in accordance with the standard quantities…

Import of Building Materials

* The Ministry of Commerce and Industry affirms the right of citizens to import building materials from outside Kuwait. * The Ministry continues its steps to make it easier for citizens, by various means, to obtain building materials, such as opening the door to import in a personal capacity…

Minister of Commerce and Industry Fahad Al-Shuraian Stands Up for Citizens and Begins Abolishing the Monopoly on Building Materials

Al-Shuraian issued his first Ministerial Decision amending the name (White Insulating Bricks) to (Insulating Bricks). The decision aims to abolish the monopoly on one of the basic subsidized building materials, which will drive down its prices and diversify products in the…

Commerce Strikes Commercial Fraud and Counterfeit Goods Again

As part of its oversight role and in continuation of its efforts to combat commercial fraud and counterfeit goods, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has seized the largest quantity of its kind of perfumes and women's handbags counterfeiting the trademarks of the world's most famous companies…

Announcement from the Shareholding Companies Department

The Shareholding Companies Department announces that inquiries about general assembly meeting dates have moved to the Shareholding Companies Automated System portal www.stock.moci.gov.kw

Al-Enezi: "Commerce" Receives Its Customers Through Its Digital E-Portals

Al-Enezi: "Commerce" receives its customers through its digital e-portals. Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry Mr. Mohammad Mekhlef Al-Enezi affirmed in a press statement that, based on the decision of the honorable Council of Ministers circulating…

Commerce Continues to Pursue Counterfeit Goods

As part of its efforts to combat counterfeit goods and commercial fraud, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has caught a shop in the Hawalli area for displaying and selling women's bags, accessories and shawls bearing trademarks of the world's most famous companies.…

Commerce Seizes a Showroom Selling Counterfeit Goods

In continuation of its oversight role and as part of its efforts to combat commercial fraud and counterfeit goods, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has caught a basement used as a showroom for selling counterfeit goods. A large quantity of perfumes, accessories, bags…

Ministry of Commerce Continues Its Strikes Against Lawbreakers

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry a short while ago caught a basement used as a showroom for selling counterfeit goods. The Ministry seized large quantities of perfumes, bags and leather products bearing trademarks of the world's most famous companies, and…

The Ministry Confirms It Continues to Receive Customers at Its Premises After Disinfection

Announcement: Dear customers of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry,,, The Ministry of Commerce would like to inform you that work will resume in all sectors and departments of the Ministry as of tomorrow, Sunday 9/1/2022. The Ministry confirms it continues to receive…

Ministry of Commerce Seizes a Large Quantity of Counterfeit Perfumes

In continuation of its oversight role and as part of its efforts to combat counterfeit goods, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has caught a perfume and cosmetics shop for mixing and recomposing perfumes and preparing them for sale after labeling them with the names of trademarks…

Dear customers of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry,,,

Dear customers of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry,,, Please be informed that, despite some Ministry employees being infected with the coronavirus, which caused those departments to be closed, the Ministry continues to work to serve you, as…

2022

May it be a year of goodness for Kuwait and for you

H.E. the Minister of Commerce Receives H.E. the Minister of Defense

H.E. the Minister of Commerce and Industry Fahad Mutlaq Al-Shuraian this morning received the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, H.E. Sheikh Hamad Jaber Al-Ali Al-Sabah, at his office at the Ministry of Commerce, who paid a brotherly visit to congratulate H.E. the…

Minister of Commerce and Industry Fahad Mutlaq Al-Shuraian

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry and all its employees extend their sincerest congratulations to H.E. Minister Fahad Mutlaq Al-Shuraian on gaining the confidence of His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid, with his appointment as Minister…

Please be informed that the ration system has resumed operation in all ration branches and disbursement to ration card beneficiaries has started, noting that the problem was not in the Ministry's system but in the data transmission network. Please contact us immediately if you face any obstacle so that we can continue serving you.

Notice: Please be informed that the ration system has resumed operation in all ration branches and disbursement to ration card beneficiaries has started, noting that the problem was not in the Ministry's system but in the data transmission network. Please contact us immediately…

Commerce Catches a Well-Known Soap Shop Selling Expired Products

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has caught a well-known soap shop that has several branches and holds a sales license for selling expired soap bars and other bars bearing no expiry date. The Ministry suspended the…

Ministry of Commerce Seizes a Large Quantity of Counterfeit Accessories

As part of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry's efforts to combat counterfeit goods, the Ministry has caught a shop for displaying and selling a large quantity of accessories counterfeiting the trademarks of the world's most famous companies. The Emergency Team…

Dear Merchant, selling counterfeit goods = closure of your shop and referral to the judicial authorities

Dear Merchant, selling counterfeit goods = closure of your shop and referral to the judicial authorities

Ministry of Commerce Catches a Shop Manufacturing Counterfeit Clothing

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has caught a shop in the Salmiya area where the violator was using the shop to manufacture and prepare counterfeit clothing for distribution and sale in the local market; he prepared them to order and placed logos…

Ministry of Commerce Seizes a Warehouse of Counterfeit Smartphone Accessories

As part of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry's endeavors to prevent the sale and promotion of counterfeit products in the country, the Al-Siddiq Emergency Team seized a warehouse in an area of Hawalli Governorate containing 456 counterfeit smartphone accessory products. The…

Ministry of Commerce Seizes a Large Quantity of Counterfeit Vehicle Oils

As part of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry's endeavors to prevent the sale and promotion of counterfeit products in the country, the Ministry, in cooperation with several competent authorities, seized a large quantity of vehicle oils counterfeiting trademarks belonging to international companies. The…

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Notice

Minister of Commerce Inspects the Preparations for the Urgent Relief Campaign to the Republic of India

Minister of Commerce Inspects the Preparations for the Urgent Relief Campaign to the Republic of India

KD 11.5 Million Spent on Subsidizing Ration and Construction Materials Last March

KD 11.5 Million Spent on Subsidizing Ration and Construction Materials Last March

Working Hours Set for the Telephone Service for Booking Shopping Appointments at Cooperative Societies and Central Markets for the Elderly and Persons with Special Needs

Working Hours Set for the Telephone Service for Booking Shopping Appointments at Cooperative Societies and Central Markets for the Elderly and Persons with Special Needs

Times for Booking Shopping Slots at Cooperative Societies and Central Markets During the Partial Curfew in the Holy Month of Ramadan

Times for Booking Shopping Slots at Cooperative Societies and Central Markets During the Partial Curfew in the Holy Month of Ramadan

Working Hours of Ration Branches During the Holy Month of Ramadan

Working Hours of Ration Branches During the Holy Month of Ramadan

Blessed Month to You

Blessed Month to You

Practicing Transparency and Integrity in Supporting Small and Medium Enterprises Strengthens the National Economy and Contributes to Its Development

Practicing transparency and integrity in supporting small and medium enterprises strengthens the national economy and contributes to its development and growth .. For Kuwait, let us support small enterprises with integrity

Instant Renewal of the Ration Card Without the Need to Visit the Ministry #Now_Simpler

Instant Renewal of the Ration Card Without the Need to Visit the Ministry #Now_Simpler

Temporary Import License for Individuals Fully Automated, Instant and Self-Service at 100%

Temporary Import License for Individuals Fully Automated, Instant and Self-Service at 100%

Hotline 137 Dedicated to Booking Cooperative Society Appointments for the Elderly and Persons with Special Needs

Hotline 137 Dedicated to Booking Cooperative Society Appointments for the Elderly and Persons with Special Needs

Launch of the Shopping Appointment Booking Service at Cooperative Societies from 5_10 PM

Launch of the Shopping Appointment Booking Service at Cooperative Societies from 5_10 PM

Working Hours of Ration Supply Branches

Working Hours of Ration Supply Branches

Happy National Days, Kuwait

Happy National Days, Kuwait

Working Hours of Ration Supply Branches During the National Holidays

Working Hours of Ration Supply Branches During the National Holidays

KD 235 Thousand in Fees for Hallmarking 3.3 Tons of Precious Metals Last January

KD 235 Thousand in Fees for Hallmarking 3.3 Tons of Precious Metals Last January

5 Commercial Activities Added to the Unified Guide of Economic Activities

5 Commercial Activities Added to the Unified Guide of Economic Activities

Steps to Apply for Trademark Filing for Companies

Steps to Apply for Trademark Filing for Companies

Steps to Apply for Trademark Filing for Individuals

Steps to Apply for Trademark Filing for Individuals

Maximum Prices of Imported Fish Fixed at All Shopping Centers and Sales Outlets

Maximum Prices of Imported Fish Fixed at All Shopping Centers and Sales Outlets

Maximum Prices of Local Fish Fixed at All Shopping Centers and Sales Outlets

Maximum Prices of Local Fish Fixed at All Shopping Centers and Sales Outlets

Judicial Officer Status Renewed for 170 Ministry Employees

Judicial Officer Status Renewed for 170 Ministry Employees

Ban on the Export or Re-export of Sheep and Goats

Ban on the Export or Re-export of Sheep and Goats

Al-Mudlij Chairs a Meeting Discussing the Ministry of Commerce's Readiness for the Next Phase

Al-Mudlij Chairs a Meeting Discussing the Ministry of Commerce's Readiness for the Next Phase

KD 14.4 Million Spent on Subsidizing Ration and Construction Materials Last January

KD 14.4 Million Spent on Subsidizing Ration and Construction Materials Last January

18,500 Trademark Filing and Registration Applications Received in 2020

18,500 Trademark Filing and Registration Applications Received in 2020

Reporting Complaints of Price Increases

Reporting Complaints of Price Increases

KD 166.73 Million in Ration Material Subsidies in 2020

KD 166.73 Million in Ration Material Subsidies in 2020

Maximum Price for Recruiting Domestic Workers Reduced to KD 890

Maximum Price for Recruiting Domestic Workers Reduced to KD 890

Notice

Notice

Decision Banning the Sale and Export of Locally Harvested Firewood

Decision Banning the Sale and Export of Locally Harvested Firewood

Statistics of the Anti-Money Laundering Department for Last Year

Statistics of the Anti-Money Laundering Department for Last Year

Ban on Importing Modified Sports Exhaust Systems

Ban on Importing Modified Sports Exhaust Systems

Registering in the Hawiyati App and Activating the Authentication Feature

Registering in the Hawiyati App and Activating the Authentication Feature

Minister of Commerce Forms the Permanent Technical Committee for Setting Accounting Rules and Auditing Guidelines

The Minister of Commerce and Industry and Minister of State for Economic Affairs, Faisal Al-Mudlij, issued a decision forming the "Permanent Technical Committee for Setting Accounting Rules and Auditing Guidelines", chaired by the Assistant Undersecretary for Companies and Commercial Licenses Affairs at…

"Commerce" and "Manpower": Decision on Domestic Worker Recruitment Prices Remains in Force Unchanged, as Does Law No. 68/2015 on the Obligations of Recruitment Office Owners

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry and the Public Authority for Manpower confirmed that Decision 446/2019 on fixing the cost of recruiting domestic workers, and Law No. 68/2015 on the obligations of recruitment office owners, remain in force. "Commer…

Temporary Import Licenses Issued to Individuals After Approval of the Competent Employee, Without Visiting the Ministry, for Specific Types of Activities

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced the launch of a self-service temporary import issuance service for individuals or from the office of the company applying for the license for specific types of activities, allowing this license to be issued through the Ministry's e-portal…

146 Precautionary Measures Issued to Combat Money Laundering Last December

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry said that its Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism Department issued 146 precautionary measures against violating companies subject to the provisions of Law No. (106) of 2013 last July. The…

1317 Licenses Issued for Partnership Companies, Free Micro Businesses and Mobile Vehicles Last December

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced the issuance of 1317 licenses for partnership companies, free micro businesses and mobile vehicles last December, issuing licenses for 25 free micro businesses, 44 for mobile vehicles, and 1248…

3760 Trademark Filing Applications Received Last December

«Commerce»: 3760 trademark filing applications received last December. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced that its Trademarks and Patents Department received 3760 trademark filing applications via the e-portal during D…

Value of Optional Subsidized Materials Allowed to Be Replaced by Increasing the Quantity of Steel, Concrete or Air Conditioning

The Minister of Commerce and Industry and Minister of State for Economic Affairs, Faisal Al-Mudlij, issued a decision permitting the replacement of the value of optional materials within the construction materials subsidy for citizens, for the holder of a new housing loan, with an increase…

Ministry Launches Customer Satisfaction Measurement Service for Its Services Through Electronic Evaluation of Transaction Service on Its Portals

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry launched a service to measure customer satisfaction with the services it provides through electronic evaluation of the transaction service on its portals, in order to ensure the continuous development of the services provided by the Ministry and work to maint…

Ration Subsidy Cancelled for Domestic Workers Registered in Another Sponsor's File

Ration Subsidy Cancelled for Domestic Workers Registered in Another Sponsor's File

4.3 Tons of Precious Metals Hallmarked in November for Fees of KD 216.3 Thousand

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry said that the total weight of precious metals hallmarked during last November amounted to about 4.3 tons, for which it collected fees estimated at about KD 216.3 thousand, noting that the weight of local and foreign gold hallmarked amou…

72 Commercial Shops Closed for Violating the Law

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced the closure of 72 commercial shops for violating Law No. 10/1979 concerning the supervision of the said goods and services, after a number of shops were caught violating the law. "Commerce" said in a press statement that the vio…

Al-Mudlij to Ministry Leaders: Complete Automation as Fast as Possible ... and Three Months to Bring About Change

The Minister of Commerce and Industry and Minister of State for Economic Affairs, Faisal Al-Mudlij, stressed the importance of completing the automation program in all sectors of the Ministry and its affiliated bodies, calling for its projects to be completed according to the timeline. Al-…

Department Concerned and Responsible for Uploading the International Classification of Activities ISIC4 on the Ministry Website Referred for Investigation

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry confirmed the referral of the department concerned and responsible for uploading the International Classification of Activities ISIC4 on the Ministry's website for investigation, to determine the reasons for uploading activities that violate the law and public o…

The Ministry of Commerce Extends Its Sincerest Congratulations to His Excellency the Minister of Commerce and Industry and Minister of State for Economic Affairs, Faisal Al-Mudlij, on Gaining the Confidence of His Highness the Amir, May God Protect Him

The Ministry of Commerce Extends Its Sincerest Congratulations to His Excellency the Minister of Commerce and Industry and Minister of State for Economic Affairs, Faisal Al-Mudlij, on Gaining the Confidence of His Highness the Amir, May God Protect Him

1356 Company Licenses Issued Through the One-Stop Shop Last November

1356 Company Licenses Issued Through the One-Stop Shop Last November

Non-Oil Exports Rise 25.6% Last November

Non-Oil Exports Rise 25.6% Last November

KD 12.3 Million Spent on Subsidizing Ration and Construction Materials Last November

KD 12.3 Million Spent on Subsidizing Ration and Construction Materials Last November

Outcome of Regulations Issued by the Ministry: 12 Regulations Issued in 4 Years

Outcome of Regulations Issued by the Ministry: 12 Regulations Issued in 4 Years

Launch of the Procedures Guide for the Services of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Launch of the Procedures Guide for the Services of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry

78% of Total Operations Converted to Automated and Digital Procedures, and New Operations Introduced, Over the Past 4 Years

78% of Total Operations Converted to Automated and Digital Procedures, and New Operations Introduced, Over the Past 4 Years

4 Activities Added to the Unified Guide of the GCC Classification

4 Activities Added to the Unified Guide of the GCC Classification

1160 Company Licenses Issued Through the One-Stop Shop Last October

1160 Company Licenses Issued Through the One-Stop Shop Last October

Issuance of the Regulation Governing the Practice of the Real Estate Brokerage Profession

Issuance of the Regulation Governing the Practice of the Real Estate Brokerage Profession

3.3 Tons of Precious Metals Hallmarked and KD 203 Thousand in Fees Collected Last September

3.3 Tons of Precious Metals Hallmarked and KD 203 Thousand in Fees Collected Last September

Ministry Issues the Regulation Governing Professional Law Firms

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued a decision including the regulation governing professional engineering companies. The regulation was approved and comprises 39 articles distributed over 10 chapters, the first of which includes definitions, while the second sets out general provisions. Article Two…