GCC UN push: Bahrain’s UN ambassador, speaking for the GCC, condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and warned the rebels’ seizure of Yemen’s Red Sea port city of Mokha threatens regional security and shipping. Kuwait security case: A Kuwaiti man was sentenced to five years for insulting the Amir and for financing and promoting ISIS, including alleged explosive-related training. Kuwait–Senegal ties: Kuwait’s Finance Minister met Senegal’s attaché to discuss development and investment cooperation. Education for tech: PAAET students will travel to China to visit tech and innovation sites, including Huawei and BYD, as part of applied training links. Oil shock watch: Brent extended gains toward $102 as US-Iran hostilities raise fears of longer supply disruption; Hormuz traffic remains below normal. Shipping costs rise: Maersk introduced emergency freight surcharges for upper Gulf routes and extra charges for Strait of Hormuz transits amid security risks. Gulf markets cautious: Most Gulf bourses closed lower as investors priced in disruption risk from the US-Iran maritime escalation and Houthi attacks. Kuwait corruption spotlight: A Swiss bribery and money-laundering case tied to Kuwaiti pension assets again raised questions about who else was involved. Retail expansion: Primark confirmed its first Saudi store will open in March 2027 with Alshaya at Riyadh’s The Avenues Mall. AI risk warning: BIS chief warned that AI spending is large enough to complicate monetary policy and create new financial stability risks.