{
  "id": 9176036,
  "title": "Kuwait approves seven new commercial activities under ministerial resolution",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/kuwait-approves-seven-new-commercial-activities-under-ministerial",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-22T16:57:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/kuwait-approves-seven-new-commercial-activities-under-ministerial-resolution-1.500684170"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kuwait has recently approved seven new commercial activities, expanding the scope of businesses covered by the country’s economic activity classifications. The decision, issued by Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Investment Abdulaziz Al Marzouq, covers sea taxi services, marine training, floating recreational activities, advertising display services in marine areas, and the manufacture of automated movable shading systems. The activities fall under various codes, such as 501101 for sea taxis, 854900 for marine exercises and training, and 131087 for the manufacture of automated movable shading systems. Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior, through the General Directorate of Coast Guard, will supervise the maritime activities, while the Public Authority for Industry will oversee the manufacturing activity. The resolution took effect immediately and will be published in the official Kuwait Alyoum gazette. Authorities responsible for implementation have been instructed to carry out the decision within their respective areas of responsibility.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Kuwait has approved seven new commercial activities, including sea taxi services, marine training and floating recreational activities, as it expands the scope of businesses covered by the country’s economic activity classifications. Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Investment and Acting Minister of Commerce and Industry Abdulaziz Al Marzouq issued Ministerial Resolution No. 184…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}