Youth & Culture Diplomacy: Kuwait’s Minister of State for Youth and Sports Dr. Tariq Al-Jalahma visited Bahrain’s Muharraq Model Youth Centre, spotlighting youth as a driver of sustainable development and calling for exchange of successful youth programmes. Heritage for Kids: NCCAL’s 18th Cultural Summer Festival brought the puppet play “Jammoul, Guardian of the Wall” to the Americani Cultural Center, teaching children about old Kuwait’s trade routes, camel caravans, and the city wall’s role in protecting Kuwait City. Education Boost: Kuwait’s Ministry of Education launched the Gifted Schools Project for 2026-27, using the “Mawhoob” platform to nominate students and build specialized schools for boys and girls. Private University Access: The Council of Private Universities accepted 7,989 students into internal scholarships for 2026-27, with seat reallocation toward in-demand tech and digital fields. Digital Learning Abroad: IICO accredited an Uganda school under the Canva Education programme, expanding access to digital tools for interactive lessons. Travel Disruption Watch: UAE and regional flight cancellations and changes are affecting routes to Kuwait and Bahrain; travellers are urged to check statuses before heading out. Kuwait in the Spotlight: The Indian “Suryapath Tiranga” global relay included Kuwait among Indian missions worldwide, hoisting the tricolour across time zones. Work & Skills Debate: A report highlights Kuwait’s labour gap and argues for better professional inclusion of Bedouns to support social stability and fill needed roles.