AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoKuwait Education Rules: The Ministry of Education issued new school conduct directives for 2026/27, banning donations and gifts, commercial promotions, and unauthorized photography or sharing of students’ data; teachers are also barred from using mobiles during class except for approved educational purposes. School Timetable Overhaul: A unified schedule sets kindergartens and primary schools to start at 7:15am, with secondary schools at 7:45am, aiming for smoother class flow across stages. Teacher Contract Cuts: Kuwait has begun issuing termination notices to 7,019 teachers via the Sahel app as part of a phased plan to reduce a reported surplus and cut about KD 42 million in annual costs. Literacy Spotlight: Kuwait marked UNESCO International Literacy Day (Sept 8) with a “Literacy for People, Planet, and Prosperity” theme, highlighting near-complete female literacy and adult education efforts. India–Kuwait Ties: The 8th India-Kuwait Foreign Office consultations in Kuwait reviewed cooperation across culture, people-to-people links, energy, trade, defense and security. EU–Kuwait Partnership: The EU ambassador discussed 40 years of EU-Kuwait diplomatic relations, stressing shared values and cooperation on green transition and digitalization. GCC Tourism Move: GCC leaders signaled a unified tourist visa for Kuwait and the other five states is “soon,” modeled on a one-permit travel idea.
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