Kuwait Times, 1 September 2026: Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology and Acting Minister of Information and Culture Omar Al‑Omar announced that the draft decree law on media regulation represents a major step toward modernising Kuwait’s legislative environment, creating a unified system that balances freedom of media work, professional responsibility, and protection of society.
Al‑Omar explained that the project consolidates existing laws on publications, publishing, audio‑visual and electronic media under one legislative umbrella, while also regulating advertising, content creation, artistic production, broadcasting services, and related activities. The aim is to provide a clear legal reference for workers and investors in the media sector, reflecting the rapid technological and digital transformations of recent years.
The draft law introduces a more flexible licensing system through a unified electronic platform, simplifying procedures and linking applications to competent authorities. It also regulates content creators and advertising on social media for the first time, setting disclosure rules and standards for the use of artificial intelligence in content creation to enhance transparency and protect consumers.
Child protection and safeguarding families are central to the project, with strict controls to prevent exploitation and abuse, alongside updated content standards to address emerging risks in the digital environment. Violations will be addressed through a principle of gradual sanctions, starting with warnings and administrative measures, escalating to financial penalties, with criminal sanctions limited to specified cases.
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