Kuwait Ministry of Commerce & Industry

The establishment of the Ministry of Commerce in the State of Kuwait dates back to 1963, when the Emiri Decree on the formation of the Ministry of Commerce issued on 28 January 1963 included the decision to establish it.

According to the Emiri decree issued on December 5, 1965, the name of the ministry was changed to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. This status remained until March 3, 1985, when the trade authority was transferred to the Ministry of Finance.

On August 12, 1986, the Emiri decree was issued concerning the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

On July 21, 2015, Amiri decree No. 191 of 2015 was issued on the regulation of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, which stipulates

that the Ministry shall support and supervise the commercial and economic activities and the provision of goods, materials and services. This decree repeals the previous decree issued in 1986.