AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSustainable Transport Push: Kuwait’s Environment Public Authority backed a shift toward cleaner public transport, highlighting new electric buses and a gradual plan to cut emissions and ease traffic as part of goals through 2060. Humanitarian Return Flights: Kuwait’s Direct Aid Society launched the first direct voluntary return flight for Sudanese refugees from Uganda to Khartoum, carrying 150 people with more scheduled to bring home over 1,000. Youth Empowerment & Inclusion: The “Partners 11” training program (to Aug 26) at KISR aims to equip young people—including persons with disabilities—to advocate for disability rights and support SDG 10 through civic, social, tech and environmental skills. Youth Journalism in Kuwait: A 17-year-old Gulf Indian School student, Mahir Aiman, shared how growing up in Kuwait’s multicultural society shaped his interest in respectful dialogue and reporting. Culture for Kids: NCCAL’s puppet play “Jammoul, Guardian of the Wall” at the Americani Cultural Center brought old Kuwait’s pre-oil trade and camel caravans to life for families. Education Access: The Council of Private Universities accepted 7,989 students for internal scholarships for 2026–27, with seat shifts toward in-demand tech and digital fields. Regional Arts Calendar: Salalah will host the second Dhofar International Film Festival from Sept 6–9, featuring films from Kuwait and other countries. Forex Transparency: RAprime announced VerifyMyTrade execution certification to boost order-execution transparency for retail traders.
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