
As the Kuwait Shopping Festival set to start from January 21st, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry informed that the issuance of licenses for promotional offers, discounts, sales, raffles and gifts is temporarily suspended for all other companies and commercial institutions until after the festival ends in early April.
The ministry clarified that if the license period for seasonal or unplanned offers overlaps with the Kuwait Shopping Festival that runs from Jan 21 to Mar 31, 2025; businesses must coordinate with the Consumer Protection Department to postpone the license until after the festival ends in early April.
This decision is in line with the exclusivity granted to the Kuwait Shopping Festival, as approved by the Permanent Committee for the Celebration of National Holidays and Occasions. It is also pursuant to Administrative Resolution No. 19/2025, which gives the Major International Festivals Company the authority to organize and manage festivals and events.
It urged all concerned parties to comply with the established procedures, regulations and laws to ensure the success and integrity of this important national event.