Aviation & Security: Kuwait’s Cabinet approved a draft decree-law regulating drones, unmanned aircraft, light sport aircraft and air sports, setting rules for registration, licensing, permits, obligations, bans and penalties, with the Public Authority of Civil Aviation overseeing implementation. Digital Government: CAIT held a workshop reviewing Google Cloud and Microsoft digital transformation projects, training and capacity-building for government staff under the National Digital Skills Development Program. AI in Telecom: stc completed Kuwait’s first trial of AI Calling, offering real-time Arabic-English voice translation for smoother personal and business communication. Energy & Markets: US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said oil flows from the Gulf are averaging about 15 million barrels per day, combining Strait of Hormuz exports and additional pipeline routes. Regional Shipping Risk: Iran’s Supreme National Security Council secretary said the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed unless the US changes behavior and accepts Iran’s conditions, while Pakistan and Qatar said a “some sort” arrangement is nearing. Kuwait Business & Finance: Jazeera Airways reported a 10.3% H1 profit dip to KD8.6m due to Kuwait airport closure disruptions, while Action Energy pledged USD 1m to the Kuwait Emergency Response Fund. Banking Lifestyle: Burgan Bank hosted Elite customers and families at a Spider-Man premiere, and NBK announced winners of its Al-Jawhara and Al-Jawhara Junior draws. Education & Youth: Zain and SACGC’s Innovation Nation summer camp empowered 2,560 children through STEM activities, and Kuwait Earth Sciences Society highlighted youth leadership in geology.