AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEducation Reshuffle: Kuwait’s Ministry of Education has terminated 7,019 teachers in the first phase of a plan to cut surplus staffing, targeting specializations with overcapacity and aiming to save at least KD 42 million this fiscal year. School Access & Tracks: Online registration opened for kindergarten 2026/27 (until Sept 24) and for Grade 10 “Masarat” tracks (until Sept 10), with 12 secondary schools set to run the system by educational district. Health Awareness: The Health Ministry marked Arab Health Day with hospital-based nutrition and integrated healthcare awareness events across Al-Jahra, Al-Amiri and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Community Support: Gulf Bank handed out 400 school bags with supplies to underprivileged students as part of its “Back to School” and charity-focused volunteering push. Tech & Learning Growth: Kuwait edtech startup Dawraty secured a $2m seed investment from Qatar Development Bank, lifting its valuation to about $10m as it expands medical education and professional training across the Gulf. Culture & Boycotts: Adidas apologized after backlash over an Israel in-store “Single Shoe” campaign featuring a former IDF soldier with an amputated leg, with critics linking the choice to Gaza’s limb-loss crisis. Youth & Talent: Kuwait’s youth sports authority honored athletes and students representing Kuwait abroad, including medal winners in bowling, table tennis and powerlifting.
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