Kuwait bans energy drinks in schools, cafés

1 week ago

Kuwait has introduced one of the region’s toughest crackdowns on energy drinks, imposing wide‑ranging restrictions on sales, advertising and consumption under a ministerial decision issued in late December. The decision, announced by Health Minister Dr. Ahmed Abdulwahab Al Awadhi, was reported on December 24–26 by multiple Gulf outlets. Under the new rules, energy drinks can no longer be sold in restaurants, cafés,