Title: Press Release: The Capital Markets Authority Welcomes the Independent Expert on the Economic Reform Policies and Foreign Debt as Part of her Visit to the State of Kuwait

Kuwait, October 6, 2025 – Within the framework of the formal visit by Ms. Attiya Waris - the independent expert on economic reform policies and foreign debts- to the State of Kuwait, which is part of the procedures of the United Nations Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner (UNHRC), on Thursday morning, October 2, 2025, the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) welcomed the independent expert at its main headquarter.

This visit is part of the independent expert’s program to view the efforts of the State of Kuwait in the areas of economic and financial reform, as it was scheduled to hold series of meetings with several government entities and the related civil society institutions. The independent expert will conclude her visit by submitting a comprehensive and detailed report to the Human Rights Office in Geneve during its upcoming session in March 2026.

During the meeting, the CMA officials presented the CMA’s role in regulating and supervising the activities related to the capital markets, which includes:
• Regulating the activities related to securities and brokers.
• Investors protection.
• Developing the financial market.
• Regulating the applications of mergers, acquisitions, and the power of attorney.
• Highlighting the measures of dealing with expected and unexpected defaults in the market.

Moreover, the CMA brought attention to its commitment to financial transparency and the reports related to it as part of the regulating legal frameworks. Its issued press releases are limited to the provisions permitted by the related laws and regulations, without promoting to any entity, but within the competences of the CMA, such as granting licenses and the entities’ entrance in the Kuwaiti market.

The CMA confirms that this visit is an opportunity to highlight the efforts of the State of Kuwait in developing the economic and financial infrastructure in accordance with the principles of transparency and enhancing confidence in the local investment environment, and in line with the national objectives and international entitlements.

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Notes to Editors:
The Capital Markets Authority was established pursuant to Law No. 7/2010, approved by the Kuwaiti Parliament in February 2010. Pursuant to the Law, the CMA shall regulate and supervise the securities activities, achieve transparency and fairness, observe listed companies’ execution of Corporate Governance regulations, and protect investors from unfair practices which violate the CMA's Law.

Furthermore, the Law's provisions stipulate the supervision of mergers, acquisitions, and disclosure operations. The CMA also aims to provide awareness programs related to securities activities.

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Public Relations & Media Office
Tel: 1888898
Email: pr-media@cma.gov.kw