AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEducation & Youth: Kuwait’s Education Ministry says it is ready for the 2026-27 school year, welcoming about 481,000 students (classes start Sunday for first grade, Monday for other primary/intermediate/secondary, and Wednesday for kindergarten). Social Affairs & Charity Law: The Social Affairs Minister says a new charity and humanitarian work law (Decree-Law No. 87/2026) sets up a National Center to regulate the sector, tighten oversight, and curb misuse including money laundering and terrorist financing. Public Safety & Fire Services: Kuwait amends the General Fire Force law (Decree-Law No. 85/2026), updating disciplinary steps, trainee allowances, recruitment of specialists, and settlement provisions for fire violations. Aviation Rules: Kuwait issues a new drone and air-sports framework (Decree-Law No. 89/2026): unapproved operations can bring up to 3 years in prison and fines up to KD5,000, with the Interior Ministry approval required. Justice & Kuwaitization: The Justice Minister highlights a new mechanism for selecting public prosecutors, with Kuwaitization in the judiciary at 87% and a target of 92% by 2027. International & Regional: Kuwait condemns attacks tied to the wider Gulf crisis, while the region faces renewed shipping and energy strain as conflict disrupts key maritime routes. Transport & Economy: Kuwait Airways takes delivery of its sixth Airbus A330-900neo “Qaruh”, with a seventh expected soon.
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