Kuwait

The Ministry of Commerce in the State of Kuwait dates back to 1963, when the Amiri Decree on the ministerial formation issued on January 28, 1963 included a decision to establish it. By virtue of the Amiri Decree issued on December 5, 1965, the name of the Ministry was changed to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and it remained in this position until March 3, 1985, when the jurisdiction of trade was transferred to the Ministry of Finance, and the jurisdiction of industry was transferred to the Ministry of Oil. On August 12, 1986, the Amiri Decree was issued regarding the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, which defined the objectives and powers of the Ministry in a comprehensive manner. On July 21, 2015, Amiri Decree No. 191 of 2015 was issued regarding the organization of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, which stipulates: The Ministry shall undertake to support and supervise commercial and economic activities and provide goods, materials and services. This decree cancels the previous decree issued in 1986 AD. The Amiri Decree of July 15, 2015 defined the objectives of the Ministry as follows: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry is responsible for supporting and supervising commercial and economic activities and providing goods, materials and services.