KPC Dealmaking: Kuwait Petroleum Corporation is asking some bidders for a $7bn stake in its oil pipeline network to form consortiums, aiming to consolidate offers and bring in investors with existing relationships, with Blackstone among the bidders, Reuters reports. Oil Retail Upgrade: Kuwait’s first Q8-branded fuel station opened in Riqqa, part of a five-station rollout, as KPC pushes downstream modernization and brand integration. Oil Sector Restructuring: Kuwait’s KIPIC-KNPC merger has been completed, with the oil minister calling it a milestone to boost integration, efficiency and sustainability under KPC’s 2040 strategy. Public Spending & Governance: The State Audit Bureau launched a four-year integrity and transparency program to improve financial governance across government entities. Infrastructure Planning: The PM chaired talks on developing infrastructure and classifying state-owned land to improve efficiency in land management. Energy Tender: Kuwait’s Electricity and Water ministry received CAPT approval to float a nationwide LED streetlight tender (Phase Two), with bids due July 28. Kuwaitization Push: The Social Affairs ministry will open registration Aug 1 for 45 supervisory roles in cooperative societies via the “Our Pride” platform. Regional Business: Zain won a 25-year Syria mobile licence after a $747m bid, targeting commercial launch in Q1 2027. Court Ruling: Kuwait’s Court of Appeal upheld a requirement for a Gulf resident to register his marriage and pay KD35,000 dowry. Diplomacy & Security: Iraq’s PM met the GCC secretary-general in Baghdad to discuss repairing Gulf ties strained by the Iran war.