The Kuwait Capital Markets Authority issued a decision granting Al-Mawazi Capital preliminary approval to obtain a licence to operate as a qualified securities broker registered on the stock exchange. The approval is time-limited to allow the company to complete criteria set by the Authority. The preliminary approval runs for six months, renewable, from 23 February 2026 to 22 August 2026. After the company completes the requirements set out in the CMA’s preliminary approval letter, it will be licensed for a three-year renewable term starting from the issuance date of the CMA licence certificate, subject to payment of the prescribed fee.