AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTobacco Crackdown: Kuwait’s Health Ministry issued Decision No. 237/2026 tightening rules on tobacco and nicotine products, banning sales and display in schools and youth venues, restricting vending and online sales, and covering e-cigarettes, heated tobacco and nicotine delivery systems. Personal Data Push: CITRA is urging residents to use the Sahel app’s “My Numbers” service to check all phone lines and telecom services registered under their names. Unlicensed Care Case: Kuwait arrested a woman accused of treating patients from her home, issuing sick leave certificates and selling herbal mixtures without proper licences. Hormuz Shockwaves: Kuwait condemned an Iranian attack on a UAE-linked ADNOC vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, warning it threatens maritime navigation and global energy supplies. Kuwait’s Investment Leap: KPC’s $16bn Shaheen Project—pipeline sale-and-leaseback with Blackstone, Brookfield and KKR—signals a major shift to attract global capital, with $7.85bn in expected upfront proceeds. Banking Awards: Weyay Bank won three regional/national awards for social and community banking and precision credit/lending, while NBK added 17 Global Finance digital banking awards and promoted its Al-Jawhara prize draw. Kuwait-India Ties: Kuwait’s ambassador to India highlighted deep historical trade and investment links during India’s 80th independence celebrations.
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