The National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL) on Wednesday directed all theater production companies and electronic ticketing platforms to strictly adhere to theatrical performance regulations, particularly prohibiting:
▸ Any advertising or promotion of performances before obtaining the Council's official Theatrical Performance License
▸ Marketing activities prior to regulatory approval

Rationale (NCCAL Statement):

1. Quality Assurance: Ensures alignment with Kuwait's technical and cultural standards

2. Artistic Integrity: Preserves the Kuwaiti theater's tradition of meaningful artistic expression

3. Sector Development: Supports the theater movement's local/regional growth through:

   • Appropriate regulatory frameworks

   • Cultural identity preservation

   • Community value protection

Council Commitments:
✓ Ongoing support for theatrical innovation
✓ Regulatory facilitation within legal boundaries
✓ Development of creative content worthy of Kuwait's theatrical heritage

Strategic Context:
This measure reinforces Kuwait's:

• *2023-2028 Cultural Sector Development Plan*

• GCC Theater Standardization Initiative

• Digital Content Governance Protocols