International Youth Day in Kuwait: Kuwait’s Minister of State for Youth and Sports Dr. Tareq Al-Jalahma marked Aug 12 by stressing that youth support means listening to aspirations, removing obstacles, and backing young people to turn ideas into results. The UN theme highlights shared dreams across different contexts, with calls for better education, decent work, digital inclusion, and entrepreneurship. Women’s safety in public spaces: A Kuwaiti-linked viral account alleges a female African expatriate was stalked by a man in his car while walking home, sparking renewed debate about harassment of women—especially foreign domestic and service workers—and the need for stronger protection and accountability. Education & training for jobs: PAAET and Kuwait’s Customs signed an MoU to boost specialized customs training, align curricula with labor-market needs, and develop a qualified national workforce. Youth culture & belonging: NCCAL’s “National Works” workshop at the Museum of Modern Art is helping ages 12–17 paint “ancient and modern Kuwait,” aiming to build love, loyalty, and a sense of homeland belonging. Youth sports/health camp: The “Homeland…Giving and Loyalty” camp at Jaber Al-Ahmad Youth Center runs for two months with 150 Kuwaiti girls and a wide mix of sports, health, culture, security, and skills activities. Community spotlight: Burgan Bank hosted an elite family Spider-Man premiere, while NBK announced Al-Jawhara draw winners and highlighted transparency with independent oversight. Public holiday: Kuwait’s cabinet declared Thu, Aug 27, 2026 a public holiday for Eid ul-Mawlid (Prophet Muhammad’s birthday).