Kuwait Cybercrime Crackdown: Kuwait arrests a Kuwaiti and a Syrian over an alleged phone-hacking and bank-theft scheme, with victims reportedly hit via malicious links and OTP interception. Boursa Kuwait ETF Push: The Capital Markets Authority approves the ETF regulatory framework, paving the way for exchange-traded funds and expanding Kuwait’s investment toolkit. Hospital “Quiet Hours”: Kuwait’s Health Ministry sets daily quiet hours (10pm-6am) and tightens visiting rules to reduce disruptions, while expanding visiting windows and limiting companions. Kuwait Airways Turnaround: The national carrier cuts annual losses by 13.6% in 2025, lifting revenues 5% to about KD 430.2m and improving fleet productivity and digital services. Energy Diplomacy: Kuwait and Indonesia reaffirm energy-security cooperation and aim to accelerate GCC-Indonesia free trade talks by end-2026. EU-Kuwait Energy Collaboration: An EU seminar spotlights EU expertise in oil, gas and renewables as Kuwait pursues Vision 2035 and carbon neutrality goals. Local Economy & Services: Weyay Bank launches “Round-up” automatic saving in its app; Kuwait also explores why public libraries are empty as officials look to make them more community-focused. Regional Risk Watch (Hormuz): Fresh Iran-US and Lebanon-related tensions keep Strait of Hormuz reopening plans in focus, with shipping and oil markets watching for stability.