OPEC+ Oil Policy: OPEC+ kept October oil output unchanged after pausing recent increases, with Kuwait among the core producers; the cartel said it will keep monthly reviews and meet again on Oct. 4 as Strait of Hormuz disruption continues to cloud supply. US-Iran Tensions: US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said a nuclear deal with Iran “may not” happen soon, while the US and Iran trade strikes tied to Hormuz shipping risks, keeping geopolitical pressure on energy and markets. Kuwait Legal & Governance: Kuwait’s Cassation Court rejected a “false news” defense for former MPs and others accused of spreading malicious rumors on social media, while the Ministry of Social Affairs began interviews for 200 Kuwaitis to fill supervisory roles in the cooperative sector. Residency Rules: Kuwait introduced new residency status for people whose citizenship was withdrawn, allowing them to remain under Article 7 bis without restoring citizenship. Local Economy & Finance: Kuwait property investment deals hit $1.5bn in H1 2026, and Kuwait International Bank reported investment-property activity leading real estate momentum. Business & Community: NBK visited Al-Nuwaiseeb border to review development needs; KUNA launched advanced training for news editing and economic data work; and an elderly care center highlighted community programs to tackle isolation. Regional Health: Kuwait’s health minister joined GCC talks in Bahrain focused on health preparedness and coordination amid regional security concerns. Gold & Markets: Gold posted a second straight weekly loss to about $4,430 as stronger US jobs data lifted rate-hike expectations. Event Watch: Qatar’s Katara S’hail 2026 hunting and falconry exhibition opens Tuesday with Kuwait among 14 participating countries.