Healthcare Procurement: Kuwait’s Central Agency for Public Tenders (CAPT) opened bids for three Ministry of Health tenders, with 29 of 32 firms cleared, covering hospital maintenance/expansion packages and an upgrade for the main data centre, plus nurse call and cardiac arrest “Code Blue” systems at Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital. Security & Finance: Kuwait’s State Security Appeals Court sentenced four defendants to 10 years over alleged joining and financing of Hezbollah, fining them KD 6.283 million, while a separate case saw another Kuwaiti jailed for seven years and fined KD 6 million. Power Demand: Kuwait’s electricity grid handled summer 2026 peak load of 17,540 MW, down 70 MW year-on-year, as energy conservation and demand-side measures helped ease pressure. Consumer Co-ops Regulation: The Ministry of Social Affairs told cooperative societies to buy only from UCCS-approved suppliers or firms with authorized commercial agencies, with boards held fully responsible for any breach. Mobility & Payments: Uber launched in Kuwait for on-demand trips via the app, while Commercial Bank of Kuwait rolled out its “One Card, Two Ways to Be Rewarded” campaign for Mastercard credit cardholders. Education & Innovation: KFAS Scientific Center launched the STEAM Bus season 2026/2027 with TAMM Bank, bringing hands-on science activities to schools. Energy & Markets Backdrop: Oil prices pushed above $100 amid renewed regional shipping and pipeline disruptions, while US war-cost reporting added pressure to inflation expectations.