Kids’ heritage theatre: NCCAL’s 18th Cultural Summer Festival brought the puppet play “Jammoul, Guardian of the Wall” to the Americani Cultural Center, retelling old Kuwait City life before oil through camel caravans and the city’s historic wall and gates. Education scholarships: Kuwait’s Council of Private Universities accepted 7,989 students into internal scholarships for 2026-27, with seat shifts toward tech and digital fields tied to labor-market needs. Digital learning abroad: IICO’s school in Uganda (Al-Lahib Primary) earned global accreditation under the Canva Education program, expanding access to interactive digital tools for teachers and students. Gifted students pipeline: KFAS’s Sabah Al-Ahmad Center wrapped up PRE 2026, preparing secondary students for university majors via workshops, experiments, and field visits with Kuwait University. Gifted Schools Project: The Ministry of Education launched a 2026-27 plan to identify gifted students electronically via “Mawhoob” and place them in dedicated schools for boys and girls. Youth & culture ties: Kuwait’s youth minister visited Bahrain’s Muharraq Youth Centre to exchange ideas on youth programs and arts/culture spaces. Financial awareness for youth: NBK ran a fraud-prevention awareness event on Umm Al-Maradim Island with practical tips on scams and protecting personal and banking data. Independence Day relay in Kuwait: India’s “Suryapath Tiranga” global tricolour relay included Kuwait among Indian missions worldwide, connecting celebrations across time zones. Banking rewards: NBK’s Al-Jawhara Account highlighted its KD 5 million annual prize pool and major grand prizes, including the next millionaire draw planned for September.