Starting October 12th, 2025

As part of its ongoing efforts to develop the investment environment and enhance the attractiveness of the Kuwaiti capital market, Boursa Kuwait extended its continuous trading session by 30 minutes starting Sunday, October 12, 2025, with the session now running from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Accordingly, the closing auction session will now run from 1:00 p.m. to 1:10 p.m. while the trade at last session, which will now run from 1:10 p.m. to 1:15 p.m., will end trading for the day.

Extension of trading hours

Amendments to the closing auction mechanism

Additionally, the closing auction mechanism was amended following the Capital Markets Authority’s (CMA) approval of the relevant updates to the Boursa Kuwait Rulebook. Under the new framework, investors can amend buy and sell orders throughout the auction, while the random closing period has been reduced to the last 30 seconds instead of the last two minutes.

The capital market apparatus remains committed to developing an efficient, credible market that attracts both local and global investors.

The decision to extend trading hours and amend the closing auction mechanism reflects this commitment, as it provides investors with a more flexible environment and enables them to effectively implement their investment strategies.

Mohammad Saud Al-Osaimi

Chief Executive Officer

Boursa Kuwait Rulebook

Close collaboration within the capital market apparatus

The decision to extend trading hours and modify the closing auction mechanism followed a series of extensive technical tests conducted among the capital market entities, including Boursa Kuwait, Kuwait Clearing Company, and brokerage firms. These tests were carried out to ensure that the market’s infrastructure was ready to handle the extension without impacting execution speed or efficiency.

Executive Decisions

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