AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHotel Appointments: Kerten Hospitality has named Mohammad Taha General Manager of Ray Hotel by Cloud 7 in Mangaf, as the new seaside lifestyle property ramps up staycations and programming. Hospitality Management: United Hospitality Management also appointed Shadi Refai as Cluster General Manager for Arabella Beach Hotel Kuwait (Vignette Collection by IHG) and a second Kuwait opening, signaling continued GCC expansion. Energy Costs: Gas prices are staying near historic highs through summer, squeezing household budgets and travel plans—an echo of how the wider Middle East conflict keeps feeding global energy pressure. Regional Finance: GFH Bank reported Q1 2026 net profit of US$35.11m, up 16.5% year-on-year, despite regional uncertainty. Kuwait Education & Health: Kuwait approved seven new medical training programs for 2027 and is taking education guidance to students via the “My Studies” exhibition at 360 Mall until May 16. Culture Spotlight: Bayt Al-Masrah held “Night of Loyalty” honoring Kuwaiti theater figures Abdulaziz Al-Sari’i and Hayat Al-Fahad.
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