AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoKuwait Court & Security: Kuwait’s State Security Court of Appeals overturned an acquittal and sentenced a citizen to three years for supporting Hezbollah and the Houthis and inciting sectarian strife, while also upholding suspended sentences for a female journalist and others linked to similar sympathies. Healthcare & Family Life: Kuwait’s Health Ministry honored hospitals renewing Baby-Friendly accreditation, with Al-Jahra Hospital receiving the IBCLC Care Award 2026 for breastfeeding and maternal-child support. Tech & Youth Skills: National Bank of Kuwait launched “NBK Grow,” an 18-month mentorship program to develop technical talent in technology and data. Education & Scholarships: Kuwait approved 2,704 overseas scholarships for 2026-2027, prioritizing AI, cybersecurity, advanced technologies, and medical fields. Culture & Learning Partnerships: Kuwait boosted its UNESCO partnership in Paris, focusing on modernizing education and strengthening cooperation. Community Giving: A Kuwait charity commissioned mechanised water systems for two Tumu senior high technical schools in Ghana to improve safe drinking water and sanitation. Regional Context (Gulf): The Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint as Iran and the U.S. trade threats and attacks, with Kuwait repeatedly named among targets amid escalating tensions.
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