Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority

DEVELOPMENTAL ROLE

By contributing to the national goal of economic diversification, job creation, and quality training for nationals, and extending the positive spillover impact for the local economy.

PROMOTIONAL ROLE

By attracting and encouraging value added and innovation based direct investment into Kuwait for the purpose of enhancing technology transfer and settlement.

REGULATORY ROLE

By receiving and approving applications for investment licensing and granting incentives in accordance with the transparent criteria set in the provisions of its establishing law, and in cooperation with relevant authorities. This entails providing aftercare services and facilitation as well as continued follow-up and monitoring throughout the life of the licensed projects, starting from when the business begins operations.

ADVOCACY ROLE

By collaborating with various stakeholders to streamline business environment in Kuwait, in order to enhance the country’s competitiveness by identifying potential obstacles investors might face, and attempting to mitigate them, as well as disseminating available information and data in a transparent and timely manner.