AGP Executive Report

Regional Security: Kuwait condemned Houthi strikes on airports in Riyadh and Dammam, reaffirming support for Saudi Arabia. Kuwait Airways also cancelled Riyadh flights amid the airport closure. Defense: Kuwait and the UK discussed closer security ties, as British firm MARSS secured a £370 million contract to supply Kuwait with an integrated air-defence system. Economy: A Kuwaiti delegation joined IMF and World Bank meetings in Bangkok to discuss global growth, energy volatility and financial cooperation. At home, analysts said government spending on major projects is helping Boursa Kuwait recover. Public Safety: Police arrested six suspects in four drug cases, seizing marijuana, methamphetamine, hashish and cocaine. A Farwaniya campaign also arrested 65 people and impounded 33 abandoned vehicles. Kuwaiti Achievements: Kuwaiti photographers earned more honors at Italy’s Siena Awards, following Abdullah Albenayan’s first-place win for a photograph of the Kuwait Towers.

Markets: Boursa Kuwait is recovering after a difficult first half, with government spending on major projects and infrastructure contracts supporting listed companies, analysts say. Security: Police arrested 65 people in a Farwaniya campaign and impounded 33 abandoned vehicles; separate drug operations led to six arrests and seizures of marijuana, methamphetamine, hashish and cocaine. Public Safety: The Fire Force shut 27 Jahra facilities over safety violations and warned 61 others. Regional Tensions: Kuwait condemned the Houthi attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, voicing solidarity with Saudi Arabia and calling for civilian aviation to be protected. Gulf Cooperation: Kuwait joined GCC ministers in Bahrain to discuss a roadmap for greater economic integration and crisis preparedness. Consumer Update: Replacing a lost Kuwaiti passport will cost KD 100 under a new official-gazette decision. Kuwaiti Achievements: Photographer Abdullah Albenayan won first place at the Siena Awards for an image of the Kuwait Towers, while startup Reachlink took a GCC award.

Regional Security: Kuwait condemned the Houthi attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport and voiced solidarity with Saudi Arabia. Kuwait Airways canceled its Riyadh flights amid the airport closure. U.S. Base Concerns: New footage and servicemen’s accounts say Iranian strikes forced U.S. troops to leave Camp Buehring earlier this year, raising questions about the safety of military sites in Kuwait. Passports: Kuwait set a KD 100 fee to replace a lost passport. Payments: The Central Bank added property transactions, printing and valuables collection to KNET’s registered activities, while removing electronic bill collection. Child Safety: Authorities are investigating a viral video alleging abuse at a nursery and said legal action will follow if violations are confirmed. Football: Kuwait Club moved top of the Zain Premier League after beating Al-Nasr 7-1.

Security: Kuwait detectives arrested two suspects accused of stealing copper cables from vacant homes in Jleeb. Kuwait Airways also canceled Saturday’s Riyadh flights amid the security situation and airport closure. Regional Policy: Kuwait told the UN it would not allow its territory to be used to launch attacks and condemned Houthi strikes on Saudi airports, pledging solidarity with Saudi Arabia. Education: Five Kuwaiti students are competing in the Ahmed Al-Farghani International Physics Olympiad in Uzbekistan, running through Oct. 17. Humanitarian Aid: Kuwaiti charities are supporting vulnerable families and delivering medical and relief projects in Sudan, Chad, Yemen, Gaza and India. Trade and Technology: Shuwaikh Port is moving ahead with a cloud-based terminal system to modernize cargo operations. Human Trafficking: Kuwait retained Tier 2 status in the US State Department’s 2026 report for a second year; prosecutors said they brought cases against 64 defendants during the reporting period.

Travel: Kuwait and four other Gulf states are “very close” to starting the process for Schengen visa-waiver access, GCC chief Jasem Al Budaiwi said, with progress expected at a summit later this month. Regional Security: Kuwait condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi airports after strikes killed three people and disrupted flights, and reiterated it will not allow its territory to be used to launch attacks against any state. Humanitarian Aid: Kuwaiti charities are providing medical care, food and family support in Sudan, Chad, Yemen, Gaza and India. Education: Five Kuwaiti students are competing in an international physics Olympiad in Uzbekistan, running through October 17. Public Safety: Dog owners face up to a month in jail, a fine exceeding KD 30, or both for violating new licensing, vaccination and leash rules. Food inspectors also seized and destroyed 773 kilograms of spoiled fish in Fahaheel.

Regional Security: Kuwait reiterated it will not allow its territory to be used for attacks and will not join international or regional conflicts, while condemning Houthi strikes on Saudi airports. Public Safety: New rules require dog owners to license, vaccinate, identify and leash their pets; violations can bring up to a month in jail, a fine above KD 30, or both. Food Safety: Inspectors destroyed 773 kilograms of spoiled fish at Fahaheel market and issued four violations. Separate checks uncovered three homes being used as illegal food businesses in Ahmadi. Workplace Safety: An Egyptian worker in his twenties died after receiving an electric shock from a generator at a Salmiya construction site; authorities are investigating. Energy: Kuwaiti crude rose $4.89 to $108.10 a barrel in Thursday trading. Environment: Kuwait’s dive team removed about 250 kilograms of abandoned fishing nets from the Arifjan reef.

Energy: Kuwaiti oil climbed $4.89 to $108.10 a barrel, as regional tensions rattled markets. Security: Kuwait told the UN it would not join conflicts or allow its territory to be used for attacks, while CBS reported that Iranian strikes forced US troops to leave Camp Buehring. Public Services: The Civil Service Commission nominated 5,201 Kuwaitis for government jobs across 33 entities. Community Safety: Inspectors shut down three illegal food businesses operating from homes in Ahmadi; separately, an Egyptian construction worker died after an electric shock at a Salmiya site. Environment: Kuwait’s volunteer dive team removed about 250 kilograms of abandoned fishing nets from the Arifjan coral reef, freeing trapped marine life and reducing hazards to the seabed.

Regional Security: Kuwait told the UN it will not join conflicts or allow its territory to be used to attack another state. Separately, US troops told CBS they abandoned Camp Buehring after repeated Iranian strikes, citing damage and ammunition shortages. Public Safety: Authorities uncovered three illegal food businesses operating from homes in Ahmadi, issuing eight violations over unsafe handling and unlicensed sales. An Egyptian construction worker died after being electrocuted in Salmiya. Traffic Enforcement: A truck driver was detained after being caught littering and driving a semi-truck without the required license; the vehicle was impounded. Government Jobs: The Civil Service Commission nominated 5,201 Kuwaitis for positions across 33 government entities. Energy: KPC’s new sustainability report outlines environmental and workforce initiatives and a target of net-zero emissions by 2050.

Diplomacy: Kuwait’s foreign minister met UN envoy Mari Yamashita to discuss the search for missing Kuwaitis and third-country nationals and the return of Kuwaiti property, including the national archives. Kuwait and Spain also held political consultations in Madrid, while Kuwait’s prime minister met Slovakia’s foreign minister during his visit to Kuwait. Families and Education: The Cabinet approved draft legal changes to protect families’ sole homes and require premarital preparation and divorce-reconciliation efforts. The Education Ministry has opened an online grievance channel for teachers affected by transfer decisions. Safety: A bus crash on Al-Abdali Road injured 22 workers; three were seriously hurt. Fire inspectors closed 23 Hawally facilities over safety violations. Economy: Kuwait-based NSRP says it has processed 10 crude grades beyond Kuwait Export Crude to diversify supply and maintain operations amid market volatility. Women’s Participation: A new conference on women and the economy is scheduled for October 17 in Kuwait, followed by a high-level roundtable the next day. Regional Security: CBS News reports that US troops remaining at Camp Buehring left the base after Iranian attacks and ammunition shortages.

Diplomacy: Kuwait’s prime minister met Slovakia’s foreign minister as the countries signed an agreement on political consultations. Slovakia’s planned embassy reopening is expected to deepen ties. Road Safety: A bus crash on Abdali Road injured 22 workers; three were seriously hurt. Authorities are investigating. Family Affairs: Cabinet-backed legal changes would let courts temporarily protect a family’s sole home from forced sale and require premarital counseling for couples. Education: The Education Ministry opened an online grievance channel for teachers challenging transfer decisions. For Residents: Foreign residents sponsoring visits by other relatives must earn at least KD800 a month. Enforcement: Authorities seized more than 53,000 cigarette cartons concealed as aluminum plates at Salmi border crossing and arrested three people. Gulf Cooperation: Kuwait backed closer industrial integration, including proposals for strategic regional reserves of food, medicine and other essential goods.

Visa Rules: Foreign residents sponsoring other relatives for family visit visas must earn at least KD800 a month, Kuwait announced. Border Security: Customs seized 53,314 cartons of cigarettes concealed as aluminum plates at Salmi border crossing; three people were arrested, and investigators found unlicensed goods in three Abdali warehouses. Crime: Five suspects were arrested in four drug cases, with authorities seizing 5.1kg of methamphetamine and other substances. Citizenship Review: Kuwait revoked the citizenship of 415 people under six decrees, including businessman Mahmood Haidar and legal dependants. Power Supply: Maintenance work in 19 areas could bring outages of up to four hours. Air Defenses: The United States approved a possible $400 million package to repair and support Kuwait’s Patriot missiles amid regional missile and drone threats. Travel Links: Air India Express plans up to 135 daily flights to West Asia this winter, including service to Kuwait City.

Diplomacy & Training: Kuwait and the Czech Republic signed an MoU on diplomatic training, boosting cooperation after political consultations in Prague. Germany Ties: Germany’s new ambassador in Kuwait reaffirmed deep bilateral links spanning energy, technology, AI, security and education. Regional Security: Kuwait condemned Houthi attacks on Makkah and Madinah as “hostile and cowardly,” warning of escalation and urging UN action. Public Safety Crackdowns: Farwaniya inspections led to 15 arrests and closures over illegal home businesses, expired food, and seized tobacco, with deportation steps for violating workers. Border Enforcement: Customs seized 53,314 cigarette cartons at Al-Salmi, arresting a Syrian driver and a Yemeni clearance-office worker; a Kuwaiti suspect was also held. Crime & Fraud: Authorities arrested five drug suspects in four cases, seizing 5.1kg methamphetamine and other materials; separate cases include a marble-project fraud claim and an Egyptian theft complaint tied to a deportation case. Power & Transport: Possible four-hour power cuts hit 19 areas for maintenance; the Army will run live-fire exercises in Al-Abraq, urging people to avoid the area. Sports: Handball league resumes amid uncertainty over Qadsia and Salmiya withdrawal status. Business & Connectivity: Air India Express expands winter flights to West Asia, including Kuwait City.

US-Kuwait Defense Update: The U.S. has approved a possible $400M Patriot missile repair-and-return package for Kuwait, aimed at keeping interceptors ready after months of Iranian missile and drone attacks. Regional Security Coordination: Kuwait’s Army Chief of Staff chaired a Supreme Military Committee meeting to boost integration and joint readiness across military and security agencies. UN Diplomacy: Kuwait urged a reset of the 2030 development agenda at the UN, while condemning Iranian attacks and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and disruption of shipping that hit food security and prices. Oil & Money Pressure: Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser and Kuwait Petroleum Corp’s Sheikh Nawaf Al-Sabah warned that the world must share the cost of the Iran-war’s damage and the infrastructure bill, including overseas fuel storage. Gulf Economic Outlook: The World Bank said Middle East growth (excluding Iran) could rebound to 7.8% in 2027 if conflict eases, but warned of a sharp 2026 slowdown tied to Hormuz disruptions. Health & Education: Kuwait suspended a secondary school administration for three months after female students suffered suffocation; separately, doctors said many breast cancer cases are still diagnosed at stage 2, stressing earlier screening. Sports & Society: Kuwait Cricket announced six players selected in the DP World ILT20 Season 5 auction, while Kuwait’s charity law push urged donations to support the domestic market.

GCC Energy Security: Kuwait’s electricity and water minister said Gulf integration is key to future energy and water security, pushing for more interconnection and joint projects. Charity Oversight: The Social Affairs minister urged charities to channel more proceeds to Kuwait’s domestic market and said the new charitable law brings security checks for workers and tighter fundraising rules. Health Focus: Doctors warned that many breast cancer cases are still diagnosed at stage 2, urging earlier screening to improve cure chances. Education Reform: Kuwait stressed stronger teacher skills and updated curricula to boost critical thinking, problem-solving and scientific reasoning. Regional Security Brief: SIPRI’s director warned of a rising arms race and growing military risks across the Middle East. Diplomatic Moves: Kuwait received credentials from new envoys and held meetings with regional counterparts, including Bahrain. Oil & Safety: Kuwait reiterated worker safety as a top priority in the oil and gas sector, alongside a push for better risk prevention. Public Finance Watch: Kuwait’s deficit outlook worsened, with 2026/27 projected at nearly KD 9.76bn, raising questions about maximizing returns from existing assets. Education Incident: The Education Ministry suspended a secondary school administration for three months after female students suffered suffocation. Traffic Enforcement: 372 fines were issued for drivers failing to use turn indicators, while delivery firms were warned of tougher enforcement. Sports & Youth: Burgan Bank and CODED Academy wrapped “Academy X” for women, and Qadsia thrashed Salmiya in a warm-up as league preparations continue. International Crime: A London court jailed for life a failed Kuwaiti asylum seeker over an attempted knife attack on an Israeli embassy. Oil Shipping Pressure: Kuwait is studying new supply routes and storage as Hormuz disruptions continue.

Citizenship Crackdown: Kuwait revoked citizenship of 415 people under six decrees, including Decree 156 covering 286 cases, with names not published and measures extending to dependants who gained nationality through them. Media Overhaul: A new Media Regulation Law (Decree-Law 102/2026) replaces three older media laws and introduces licensing rules for social media advocates, advertising disclosures, consumer and child protections, reviews, competitions, gifts, and AI use in content. Security & Policing: Emergency police ran a Jahra campaign recording 103 traffic violations, arresting 15 for expired residency permits and 15 for failing to carry IDs, while Farwaniya authorities arrested 61 violators at the Friday Market in Al-Rai. Airport Update: Kuwait International Airport is open with flights handled at Terminals 4 and 5, but transit operations remain suspended and actions were taken against Jazeera Airways over unapproved transit announcements. Road Safety Enforcement: The Interior Ministry warned delivery companies that traffic violations can lead to legal action and impoundment of vehicles or motorcycles for two months. Local Crime: Police investigated a smartphone “forgery” scam after KD200 was withdrawn without consent, and arrested an expatriate in Mina Abdullah after 48 bottles of buried liquor were found. Regional Energy Watch: Middle East crude exports topped pre-war levels on several days despite Strait of Hormuz attacks, though tanker strikes continue to rise.

Media Regulation: Kuwait’s Official Gazette published Decree-Law No. 102 of 2026 establishing a unified Media Regulation Law, replacing three older media laws and setting a six-month timeline for executive regulations, with existing media players given a grace period to regularize or risk losing licenses. Influencers & Online Media: The new law brings social media advertising, digital news and online media under one framework, with influencer licensing details to be defined in the upcoming executive regulations. Citizenship Revocations: Kuwait revoked citizenship for 415 people across six decrees, including cases where nationality was obtained through dependants, as part of an ongoing review of nationality records. Humanitarian Outreach: Kuwaiti charities expanded medical and relief work across Africa and the Middle East, including a Tanzania campaign treating children with congenital heart defects and training local medical teams. Youth & Talent: The Youth Minister reiterated continued support for young Kuwaiti talent, highlighting achievements in sports and creative fields. Hormuz Tensions: Reports say Iran’s IRGC targeted at least seven “violating” oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz over five days; five Indian nationals were rescued from a Kuwait-flagged tanker after a projectile strike. School Safety: A suffocation scare at a secondary school prompted immediate Ministry of Health follow-up, with students reported stable. Local Economy & Housing: CAPT cleared four firms to proceed with the technical phase for nurses’ housing in health districts, while housing reforms aim to shorten waits and expand financing options.