Citizenship & Residency Overhaul: Kuwait’s Interior Ministry published new rules granting up to 10-year residency for some people whose citizenship was revoked under Article 13(4), including those who regained their original nationality or obtained another citizenship, with updated fee and family sponsorship conditions. Legal & Political Accountability: Kuwait’s Court of Cassation upheld prison sentences in political cases tied to social media posts, including convictions for broadcasting false news and malicious rumors, while also rejecting “permissible criticism” arguments. Security Campaigns: The Interior Ministry reported a major security sweep with 257 arrests and violations, plus separate operations in Salmiya and Amghara that included a heroin seizure (163 sachets) and arrests over residency, labor and diesel theft violations. Education & Workforce Moves: Teachers and admin staff began the 2026/27 school year, while the Social Affairs Ministry started interviews for supervisory cooperative-sector roles ahead of filling 90 positions. Public Services & Data Updates: PACI said 555 residents’ addresses were deleted and must be re-registered within 30 days to avoid fines. Regional & Energy Context: OPEC+ kept October oil output unchanged amid US-Iran tensions affecting Strait of Hormuz traffic. Innovation & Youth: KFAS’s Sabah Al-Ahmad Center wrapped tech competitions for young innovators, and KUNA launched advanced training for news editing and economic data work.