Kuwait Anti-Graft Push: Kuwait’s public prosecution has referred 71 defendants to court over alleged agricultural land graft, saying the case involves about KD 8.66 million in misappropriated public funds plus bribery, forgery, money laundering and illegal profit, including senior public officials and 28 private-sector legal entities. Food Security & Industry: Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research opened the country’s first advanced marine hatchery in Salmiya, aiming to boost aquaculture output, cut reliance on imported fingerlings and support partnerships with investors. Business Climate & Jobs: With firms tightening belts amid the war’s economic strain, graduates are finding hiring more selective and mismatched to advertised roles, according to local reporting. Regulatory Enforcement: Kuwait Municipality’s Hawally branch said it is running a broad campaign against unlicensed or improperly approved commercial activity, warning businesses of fines and closure orders. Capital Markets: Boursa Kuwait held an ETF ecosystem webinar with CFA Society Kuwait, focusing on how to move from regulation setup to real market growth. Banking & Youth: Ooredoo Kuwait and NBK launched ON Academy, a five-week skills programme for young Kuwaitis in media, content creation and innovation. Digital Banking: NBK highlighted its expanding social media engagement as part of its push to deepen digital banking relationships. Regional Shipping Risk: CENTCOM again accused Iran’s IRGC of trying to intimidate commercial shipping through disinformation around Strait of Hormuz incidents. Oil Prices: Oil stayed elevated above $85 as Hormuz closure risks and sanctions concerns kept geopolitical premiums firm.