Minister of Commerce and Industry Mohammad Al-Aiban issued a decision Thursday on regulations for installments of products and services. According to the decision, items valued at KD 5,000 or less must be sold in installments for the same price as the advertised cash price.

Furthermore, the installments must be paid in equal monthly payments over a period not exceeding three years. Loaners must also register in the credit information network within six months of the issuance of the decision. The decision also stipulates that monthly installments for employees can