AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoKuwait Digital Leap: Beyon has signed a KD 825 million (about $2.69bn) PPP commitment to build Kuwait’s fixed telecommunications network under a 50-year deal, aiming for fiber to 90% of plots in five years and upgrades from copper to fiber—positioning the network as the backbone for cloud, AI, smart cities and digital government. AI at Work: NBK rolled out its “AI Mindset” e-learning program to help staff use AI tools effectively, with separate learning paths for different job levels. Environment & Community: Kuwait marked World Turtle Day as conservation groups warned plastic and ghost nets keep injuring sea turtles, while KEPS called for stronger local coordination to protect biodiversity. Culture & Stories: Doha’s Book Fair hosted a symposium on Ahmed Abdul Malik, and Kuwait Times shared how grandmothers’ recipes keep family memory alive. Sports & Pride: Team Qatar celebrated a record 134-medal haul at the 4th GCC Games in Doha. Regional Tensions: Iran’s western airspace restrictions and wider Iran-US conflict coverage continued to disrupt travel and raise alarm.
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