AGP Executive Report

International Day of Yoga: Kuwait marked the 12th IDY with a mass yoga session at Boulevard Stadium, drawing 2,200+ people, as the Indian ambassador highlighted “Yoga for Healthy Ageing” and people-to-people ties. Aviation & Security: ICAO reaffirmed Kuwait’s position over reported Iranian attacks on Kuwait International Airport facilities, after Kuwait’s protests were reviewed at the ICAO Council. Regional Tensions: A Reuters report says Iran set up covert drone-attack cells in Iraq targeting Gulf states hosting US bases, including attacks linked to Kuwait. Oil & Shipping: With the Strait of Hormuz reopening, KPC says it will lift force majeure and push output to 2 million bpd within a week, aiming to restore pre-war levels in weeks if shipping resumes. Air Connectivity: Qatar Airways resumes daily Doha–Kuwait flights from June 21 via Terminal 4; Etihad and Oman Air follow later. Public Safety: Kuwait Traffic warns drivers about strict towing rules (speed limit, equipment, and no towing multiple marine vessels), with impoundments for violations. Justice: Kuwait prison authorities plan death sentences for five convicted prisoners in the coming days. Business & Culture: Foodics launched “Table Talks,” an invite-only dinner series pairing restaurant founder stories with operational growth data.

Strait of Hormuz & Oil Recovery: Kuwait Petroleum Corp says it will lift force majeure and push output to 2 million bpd within a week as shipping resumes after a US-Iran understanding, with pre-war levels potentially back in weeks. Energy Security & Diplomacy: Kuwait and Iran held their first phone call since the conflict, while Kuwait also discussed the US deal and regional stability; Kuwait and Indonesia renewed energy-security cooperation. Aviation Resumes: Qatar Airways resumes daily Kuwait flights from T4 on June 21, with Etihad from June 23 and Oman Air from June 25 as airport operations normalize. Public Safety: Traffic police warned drivers about towing rules (speed cap 80 km/h, safety gear, lights; impound for 60 days for violations) and cracked down on ATV use on public roads. Justice & Courts: Kuwait will carry out death sentences against five convicts soon; the Court of Appeals upheld prison terms in the Amiri Plane contract case. Local Incidents: Firefighters contained a blaze at Naayem scrapyard in Salmi Road with no injuries. Health & Society: CAN launched its annual skin cancer awareness campaign; a UN expert warned nationality withdrawals are harming women and children.

UN Rights Watch: UN expert Reem Alsalem warns Kuwait’s nationality withdrawals since March 2025 are harming women and children, affecting over 70,000 people, including women naturalised through marriage. Energy & Trade: Kuwait Petroleum Corp says it will lift force majeure and push output to over 2 million bpd within a week as the Strait of Hormuz reopens under a US-Iran interim deal. Oil Market Shock: Iran’s new authority announces a full closure of the Strait of Hormuz to shipping, raising fears of major global supply disruption. Water Security Deal: VA Tech WABAG wins a $150m+ Kuwait MEWRE contract for a Doha SWRO desalination plant (DBO) with HEISCO, including solar support and 36-month delivery. Clean Energy Upgrade: KNPC expands its solar LPG bottling operations at Umm Al-Aish, adding battery storage to run through night hours. Courts & Crime: Appeals uphold jail and heavy fines in the “Amiri Plane” case; courts also order an expat businessman to pay KD39,788 for unpaid meat supply bills. Public Safety: Police crack down on fake police impersonation robberies; traffic officers fine and can jail ATV riders on public roads and target illegal passenger transport. Health & Society: Kuwait opens its first joint clinic for skin complications linked to lung cancer treatment; CAN launches its annual skin cancer awareness campaign. Sports & Culture: Burgan wins Asian club handball title; Kuwaitis revive handwritten communication through mail clubs and cafés.

Hormuz & Oil Flows: CENTCOM says the U.S. naval blockade on Hormuz has been lifted, but shipping is still slow as mines and lingering risks keep traffic muted; Goldman Sachs warns flows may only rebound to about 70% of pre-war levels. Kuwait Aviation Recovery: International airlines resumed at Kuwait International Airport from Terminal 4 after the June 3 attack, with carriers including Emirates, flydubai and Air Arabia restarting services following safety checks. Iran-Kuwait Diplomacy: Kuwait’s FM spoke by phone with Iran’s Abbas Araghchi, with both sides stressing dialogue, good-neighbourliness and freedom of navigation in Hormuz. Water & Power Projects: MEWRE awaits State Audit Bureau approval for six tenders worth KD159.7m to expand and modernize water infrastructure, including a Hawally distribution complex and a Doha desalination plant. Healthcare: Kuwait launched its first joint lung-cancer skin complications clinic, linking oncology and dermatology for better patient follow-up. Accessibility Push: A workshop on accessibility building codes aims to create a barrier-free environment for people with disabilities. Sports: Burgan SC won the Asian men’s club handball title, with Kuwait’s leadership sending congratulations. Local Life & Culture: Young Kuwaitis are reviving handwritten communication through mail clubs and café mailboxes.

Hormuz Watch: Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz may only rebound to about 70% of pre-war levels, with Goldman Sachs saying full normalization could take until October, as mines and cautious shipping slow the return. Diplomacy & Security: Kuwait’s Cabinet welcomed a US-Iran framework to end the war and reopen Hormuz, while Iran’s air force personnel described a low-altitude strike on Camp Buehring in Kuwait. Local Governance: The Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy is awaiting State Audit Bureau approval for six water infrastructure tenders worth KD159.7m, including Hawally storage and a Doha desalination plant. Fraud & Crime: Two people were arrested in Kuwait for falsifying expats’ residential addresses to obtain civil IDs, and CITRA logged 250 fraud/scam reports in May. Public Services: Kuwait resumed limited flights from Airport T4 (4am–10pm) with EgyptAir and Flydubai restarting, as other airlines join gradually. Environment & Society: Kuwait stepped up efforts to combat desertification, while the first intake of female university graduates was commissioned as officers in the army. Sports: Burgan SC won its first-ever Asian club handball title, beating Al-Khaleej 34-32.

Aviation Recovery: EgyptAir and Flydubai resumed limited flights from Kuwait International Airport’s Terminal 4, with a phased daily schedule (4am–10pm) and more airlines joining from June 18 as airport operations rebuild. Weather Watch: Kuwait’s dusty conditions are expected to ease as northwesterly winds weaken, improving visibility overnight after earlier strong winds. Digital Banking & Retail Tech: Weyay Bank teamed up with Snoonu to boost digital lifestyle services and offer Select cardholders 30% cashback for eligible student rewards. Loyalty Launch: Snoonu rolled out Royal Club, its built-in loyalty program with coin-based tiers and perks like free delivery and dining offers. Local Safety & Inspections: Jahra Municipality issued 135 safety warnings and logged 23 violations during construction-site checks. Civil ID Update: GCC citizens can renew Civil IDs through the Sahel app under an updated, status-based process. Security & Drugs: Customs seized about 5kg of suspected narcotics in UK-linked air cargo; Farwaniya police arrested an expat after an alleged assault and drug-related finds. Infrastructure & Transport: Kuwait is preparing a major 400kV overhead line contract to connect Shagaya solar infrastructure to the national grid, while traffic closures hit Riyadh Road for road works.

Strait of Hormuz Turmoil: Iran shut the Strait of Hormuz to all shipping in retaliation for U.S. airstrikes, raising fears of major oil disruptions and price spikes. Kuwait Oil & Logistics: Kuwait says it handled the crisis through Gulf coordination and is pushing closer Saudi pipeline links to keep crude flows moving during emergencies. Security & Crime: Interior teams arrested an Arab expatriate in Farwaniya after an alleged assault on officers and a drugs find; separate operations netted 14 suspects in eight drug cases with crystal meth, hashish, marijuana and other substances seized. Local Safety: Firefighters contained a restaurant blaze in Sharq; Kuwait’s fire force highlighted readiness during the recent aggression. Public Health: The Italian Embassy ran a blood drive for World Donor Day. Economy & Policy: Kuwait launched a 15-year residency pathway for eligible foreign investors with a KD5m minimum investment. Transport Updates: Temporary lane and exit closures hit Riyadh Road from Wednesday; Kuwait Airways denied an Amazon contract rumor. Infrastructure & Power: KNPC says it has become the region’s top refiner after Zour acquisition; MEWRE is set to sign an 84.7m KD contract for 400kV lines linking Shagaya solar to Subiya. Sports: Burgan reached the Asian Club Handball final after a dramatic semifinal win.

Strait of Hormuz & Oil Flow: Kuwait’s coordination efforts are highlighted as the region navigates the Strait of Hormuz crisis, but analysts warn oil may take weeks or months to fully resume as ships, insurers and producers take time to restart operations. Defense & Security: Kuwait’s Defense Minister conferred ranks on a new batch of female officers, while the Kuwait Fire Force says it maintained full readiness during the Iranian aggression, responding to fires and debris from intercepted missiles and drones. Anti-Drug Crackdown: The Ministry of Interior announced arrests of 14 suspects in eight drug cases, seizing crystal meth, hashish, marijuana, heroin and synthetic cannabinoids. Investment & Residency: Kuwait is set to roll out a 15-year residency scheme for eligible foreign investors, with a KD5m minimum investment reported, aiming to attract long-term capital. Projects & Power Grid: MEWRE is preparing an $274.56m contract for 400 kV overhead lines linking Shagaya solar infrastructure to Subiya, supporting grid integration. Local Life & Transport: Traffic authorities announced major lane/exit closures on Riyadh Road for road works, and Kuwait Airways denied social media claims about signing a contract with Amazon. Sports: Burgan and Al-Khaleej meet in the Asian Club Handball final as Burgan reached the title match for the first time in club history.

Middle East Energy Shock: Iran says it has shut the Strait of Hormuz to all shipping in retaliation for U.S. airstrikes, threatening a major spike in oil prices and global supply disruptions. Kuwait Airport Impact: Kuwait International Airport reported a passenger terminal hit, killing one and injuring 63, as clashes intensified around the region. Diplomatic Pivot: The U.S. and Iran have reached a preliminary memorandum to end direct hostilities, with reopening of the strait and lifting of the U.S. naval blockade mentioned, but analysts warn oil flows may take weeks or months to normalize. Aviation Update (Local): Kuwait’s DGCA says limited flights will resume via Terminal 4 from 4am–10pm starting Wednesday under a phased plan. Local Governance & Services: The Municipal Council approved new road links, utility routes and “Park and Ride,” while vehicle renewal via the Sahel app was restored after system upgrades. Business & Jobs: Jazeera Airways appointed Andrew Littledale as CFO from July 1; Action Energy secured KWD 40.9m credit facilities for rig expansion. Justice & Society: The MoJ appointed the first group of women as court session secretaries; Kuwait Customs auction raised KD109,100. Sports: Burgan reached the Asian handball final after a comeback win over Al-Duhail.

US–Iran Deal Watch: A US-Iran memorandum of understanding is set to be signed in Geneva on Friday, with hopes of reopening the Strait of Hormuz and easing hostilities—though analysts warn oil flows won’t return to normal for weeks or months as ships and insurers take time to move again. Kuwait Foreign Policy: Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the agreement, stressing freedom of navigation and calling for negotiations to be handled constructively. Energy Shock Risk: Iran has also announced a full closure of the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation, raising fears of major disruption to the roughly 20% of world oil that passes through the chokepoint. Aviation Update: Kuwait Airport T4 will resume limited operations for select Gulf, Arab and foreign airlines, with passengers urged to check schedules. Residency & Investment: Kuwait approved a new 15-year residency framework for eligible foreign investors and immediate family, with KD5m investment thresholds and KDIPA oversight. Justice & Public Safety: Kuwait’s Court of Cassation sentenced Sheikh Talal Al-Khaled to three years in a funds scandal case; a court acquitted a man over liquor possession; and Kuwait reported blood donation turnout exceeded expectations during regional tensions. Sports: Burgan reached the Asian club handball final after a comeback win, while Kuwait Club advanced to its semifinal stage.

Middle East Energy Shock: Iran has shut the Strait of Hormuz to all shipping in retaliation for U.S. airstrikes, raising fears of major oil-price spikes and shipping disruption. Kuwait Airport Update: Kuwait International Airport reported a direct strike on a passenger terminal, killing one and injuring 63, as clashes continue around the region. Investor Residency Push: Kuwait approved a new up-to-15-year “investor residency” framework for qualifying foreign investors and their families, with KDIPA screening and strict financial and compliance conditions. Housing & Development: Housing remains a top national priority, with the Housing Affairs minister highlighting reforms and developer-program momentum at ENCON5. Local Rules Tightened: Kuwait bans subletting chalets and warns of license cancellation and eviction for violations. Citizenship Revocations: Kuwait’s official gazette published decrees revoking citizenship for thousands, including dependents. Road Safety & Enforcement: New traffic-law enforcement shows big drops in speeding and red-light violations, while authorities warn of harsh penalties for extreme speeding. Crime & Smuggling: Kuwait foiled cigarette smuggling at Nuwaiseeb and seized crystal meth hidden in chicken at Jazeera Airways’ Terminal 5. Public Services: Capital Municipality removed hundreds of abandoned vehicles and issued violations, while manpower inspectors cracked down on the summer outdoor-work ban. Education & Culture: Grade 12 exam dates were adjusted around the Hijri New Year holiday, and Kuwait’s diwaniyas were recognized by UNESCO for their living heritage role.

Investor Residency Rules: Kuwait has published Cabinet Resolution No. 651/2026 creating a 15-year “investor residency” track for eligible foreign investors and their families, via KDIPA recommendations and Interior approval, with strict financial and compliance conditions. Road Safety Crackdown: Interior data says speeding and red-light violations fell sharply after the new traffic law, while officials warn that extreme speeding can mean impoundment, jail, and deportation for expats. Border & Drug Busts: Kuwait foiled a cigarette smuggling attempt at Nuwaiseeb, and customs at Jazeera Airways Terminal 5 seized crystal meth hidden in chicken from Egypt. Public Hygiene Enforcement: Capital Municipality removed 384 abandoned/scrap vehicles and issued 427 violations, with ongoing inspections and warnings. Heat-Work Inspections: PAM issued 23 notices after workers were found exposed to extreme heat during Kuwait’s midday outdoor work ban. Regional Diplomacy: Qatar and Kuwait backed progress in US-Iran talks, hoping for a swift agreement. Humanitarian Focus: Kuwait’s envoy joined an ICRC donor meeting in London, stressing cooperation on missing persons. Sports: Kuwait Club advanced in the Asian Club Handball Championship semis and kept its league title push alive after a key round.

US-Iran Tensions & Shipping Risk: Iran says it has shut the Strait of Hormuz to all shipping in retaliation for U.S. airstrikes, a move that could sharply disrupt global oil flows and push prices higher. Diplomacy Watch: Qatar and Kuwait backed U.S.-Iran nuclear talks, urging a swift breakthrough through dialogue. Kuwait Security & Law: Kuwait issued a citizenship revocation for 2,192 people via official gazette decrees; meanwhile, Salmiya CID arrested four over a fake Ministry of Commerce inspectors scam, and detectives are hunting a suspect behind repeated exhaust pipe thefts. Regional Energy Moves: KPC approved a gas exploration investment in Egypt, with output expected in Q4, and also offered crude to Asian buyers for the first time since the early 1990s. Local Governance & Services: PAM stepped up summer inspections enforcing the outdoor work ban during peak hours, issuing notices for violations. Culture Spotlight: Kuwait’s diwaniyas were recognized by UNESCO for their role in community dialogue and social cohesion. Health Note: A Dasman Diabetes Institute study suggests fully cutting sucrose may harm gut health and metabolic function.

Middle East Energy Shock: Iran says it has shut the Strait of Hormuz to all shipping in retaliation for U.S. airstrikes, a move that could send oil prices soaring and disrupt global supply chains. Kuwait Airport Impact: Kuwait reports Iranian strikes damaged an airport radar and caused injuries, as the airport and air traffic operations have been reopening in phases. Diplomacy on the Table: Reports say the U.S. and Iran are nearing a deal that could reopen Hormuz, with signing timing still disputed and not yet finalized. KPC Oil Shift: Kuwait Petroleum Corp. has offered crude directly to Asian buyers for the first time since the early 1990s, as the region’s conflict reshapes export routes and sales strategy. Local Culture Spotlight: Kuwait’s diwaniyas were recognized by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage, highlighting their role in community dialogue. Education & Training: Kuwait’s Ministry of Education is launching approved training for thousands of candidates for educational supervisory roles. Social Services: A minister ordered an investigation after an inspection of a care center for disabled residents. Business Travel Disruption: Kuwait temporarily suspended commercial visit visas, affecting short-term corporate travel. Public Safety & Fraud: The Central Bank warned of parcel-delivery phishing scams, urging residents not to click suspicious links.

Middle East Diplomacy & Energy: Iran shut the Strait of Hormuz to all shipping in retaliation for U.S. airstrikes, warning of major global oil disruption; the move comes as Washington and Tehran trade claims about a near deal, with Trump saying strikes were canceled and a signing could happen soon (possibly around the G7), while Iran says nothing is finalized yet. Kuwait Security & Aviation: Kuwait says Iranian strikes hit airport radar and caused injuries, and it has intercepted hostile aerial targets including 24 drones over 48 hours; after temporary airspace closures, Kuwait’s air traffic and airport operations resumed, though Kuwait Airways has also suspended flights at times and passengers faced rescheduling. Local Economy & Travel: Kuwait Petroleum offered crude to Asian buyers for the first time since the 1990-91 Gulf War, signaling a shift as the region’s conflict reshapes trade routes. Community & Services: Kuwait’s Central Bank warned residents about parcel scam messages; the Embassy of India held a blood donation camp in Kuwait. Labor & Visas: Kenya dismissed reports of a new ban on Kenyans working in Kuwait, while Kuwait’s labor rules continue to restrict domestic-worker recruitment from many countries. Aviation Incident (India-Kuwait): An Air India Express passenger denied boarding on a Kuwait-bound flight was awarded Rs 3 lakh compensation.

Iran-US Diplomacy: The US and Iran are reportedly edging toward an interim deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with a possible signing discussed around next week’s G7 summit, though Iran has pushed back on claims that a final decision is already made. Aviation Under Strain: Kuwait says Iranian strikes damaged its airport radar and caused injuries, while Kuwait’s civil aviation authority says air traffic has resumed after phased reopening; Kuwait has also filed a third ICAO protest over radar targeting. Regional Security: CENTCOM said three US warplanes were mistakenly shot down by Kuwait air defenses during active combat, with all aircrew safe; Kuwait also says it intercepted hostile aerial threats. Work Rules Clarified: Kuwait’s Labour Ministry dismissed reports of a new Kenyan ban, saying restrictions apply only to domestic workers and Kenya had already suspended deployment years ago; separate reporting says Malawian domestic workers are banned. Travel & Fraud Alerts: Kuwait Airways launched direct Zurich service; the Central Bank warned residents about parcel phishing scams, and NBK cautioned against fake travel/booking websites. Business & Culture: Kuwait offered crude to Asian buyers directly for the first time since the 1990-91 Gulf War, and Kuwait wrapped up an Indian Mango Festival at The Avenues.