Kuwait-Iraq Roadmap: Iraq and Kuwait agreed to set up a joint working group to review outstanding issues and deliver a 30-day roadmap to leaders, with talks alternating between Baghdad and Kuwait, focusing on navigation in Khor Abdullah and maritime border demarcation beyond marker 162. UNGA Diplomacy: Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah condemned Iranian attacks on GCC states at the UN, warning they target civilian infrastructure and vital facilities including Kuwait International Airport, and urged respect for international law. India-GCC Trade Push: India and the GCC reviewed progress under their Joint Action Plan in New York and welcomed the launch of India-GCC Free Trade Agreement negotiations, with Kuwait among participating ministers. Microsoft Gulf Tech Boost: Microsoft announced a $10bn-plus investment framework for Middle East cloud and AI through 2030, including digital resilience and cyber security, with Kuwait named among the target markets. Oman-Kuwait Energy Tie-Up: Oman’s Duqm Refinery hit about 255,000 bpd (110% of design capacity) in 2026 and generated roughly $7bn revenue in 2025, underscoring the project’s strategic value for Kuwait-Oman cooperation. Visa Deal: Kuwait and El Salvador signed a bilateral visa exemption agreement for diplomatic, special and official passport holders. Local Court Update: A Kuwait court acquitted a citizen in a COVID-19 quarantine case, cancelling a KD500 fine.