AGP Executive Report

Public Safety: Kuwait Fire Force inspectors closed 66 facilities and warned 126 others in the Capital and Farwaniya for fire-safety violations. Hawally traffic officers are also clamping vehicles parked illegally on roads, while the Interior Ministry warned that even unmarked curbs do not permit parking. Food Security: The Prime Minister chaired a meeting on strengthening supply chains, safeguarding essential goods and energy flows, and diversifying transport and export routes amid regional tensions. Water Services: Maintenance at the Doha Water Distribution Complex is set to begin at 9pm Thursday and last 10 hours, potentially reducing water flow in Ardiya, Sabah Al-Nasser, Firdous and Ishbiliya. Family Law: The Court of Appeal ruled that a mother’s travel abroad alone is not grounds to strip her of custody, stressing that decisions must turn on the children’s best interests. Sport: Kuwait will host the Saudi Super Cup in December, with the draw setting two semifinal clashes at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium. Health: Kuwait University and the National Cancer Awareness Campaign held a breast cancer awareness event, emphasizing early detection and support for survivors.

Air Links: Jazeera Airways says it is interested in restoring direct flights between Kuwait and Kazakhstan once regional conditions allow, reviving a route launched in 2021. Public Services: Water flow may be reduced in Ardiya, Sabah Al-Nasser, Firdous and Ishbiliya during 10 hours of maintenance from 9pm Thursday; residents can call 152 for help. Courts: A final ruling upheld a one-year prison sentence for an influencer convicted of impersonating a lawyer and forging legal documents. Culture: The Communications Ministry and Kuwait’s Philatelic and Numismatic Society signed a deal to improve stamp designs and showcase the country’s heritage. Regional Security: Kuwait’s Cabinet condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi airports and reaffirmed solidarity with Riyadh as Gulf officials coordinated on de-escalation. Education: The Education Ministry approved 1,311 teacher grievances over redistribution decisions, citing health, family and commuting circumstances. Energy: KPC announced two tenders for specialized casing for deep-drilling wells.

Regional Security: Kuwait’s Cabinet condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi airports and reaffirmed solidarity with Riyadh, while Kuwait’s foreign minister and Qatar’s prime minister discussed diplomatic efforts to ease regional tensions. Explosions were also reported in Kuwait City as air defences responded to missile and drone threats. UN Role: Kuwait was elected to the UN Human Rights Council for 2027–2029, extending its membership for another term. Energy: Kuwait Petroleum Corporation announced two tenders for specialist casing and tubing for deep drilling and exploration wells, supporting plans to develop complex reservoirs and secure future supplies. Public Safety: Authorities seized 773 kilograms of spoiled fish at Al-Kout Mall’s market and arrested six people during a joint inspection campaign. Education: The Education Ministry approved 1,311 teacher grievances over staff redistribution, citing distance, health and family circumstances.

Travel: Kuwait is among five Gulf states pursuing a possible Schengen visa waiver, but no agreement has been approved and travellers should still expect current visa rules to apply. Housing: A new mortgage law allows eligible citizens to combine supported and non-supported financing, with repayments capped at 25 years. Regional ties: Kuwait and Iraq’s leaders called for de-escalation through dialogue, while the Arab League pledged political and diplomatic support for Kuwait’s sovereignty. Consumer alert: A caller posing as a cybercrime officer tricked a Kuwaiti citizen into losing KD 10,995 through five unauthorized bank deductions; authorities are investigating. Jobs and industry: Kuwait plans phased recruitment of citizens at Al-Zour refinery, while Kuwait and Algeria are exploring cooperation in pharmaceutical manufacturing and medical supplies.

Regional Security: Kuwait condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi airports and backed Riyadh’s security measures; Kuwait Airways also cancelled Riyadh flights amid the airport disruption. The Arab League pledged political and diplomatic support for Kuwait’s sovereignty, while Kuwait and Iraq’s leaders called for de-escalation through dialogue. Defence Ties: Kuwait and the UAE discussed military cooperation, as UK officials held talks in Kuwait on strengthening defence links. Fraud Warning: A Kuwaiti man lost KD 10,995 in five unauthorized bank deductions after a caller posing as a cybercrime officer claimed his account was hacked. Housing and Jobs: A new mortgage law sets repayment terms of up to 25 years for eligible housing beneficiaries. KNPC is preparing a phased plan to replace expatriate staff with Kuwaiti nationals in key Al-Zour refinery roles, while NBK will seek local talent at the Watheefti career fair. Healthcare: Kuwait and Algeria explored cooperation on pharmaceutical production and medical supplies.

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.