Housing & GCC ties: Kuwait’s Public Authority for Housing Welfare acting chief Rashed Al-Enezi said Gulf integration and shared expertise are key to developing the housing sector, as Kuwait participates in the fourth Gulf Housing Week in Bahrain, focusing on resilience, financing models, and the role of modern tech and AI. Public health: Kuwait’s National Cancer Awareness Campaign launched its annual breast cancer awareness drive for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, urging early detection and self-awareness, and noting it has trained 197,000 secondary school students since 2010. Health policy: The Ministry of Health closed its Duchenne muscular dystrophy awareness month, highlighting prevention, early diagnosis, access to care, and Kuwait’s push for a UN resolution designating Sept. 7 as World Duchenne Awareness Day. Aviation operations: Jazeera Airways delayed the restart of transfer and transit services through Kuwait International Airport’s Terminal 5 after a request from the Kuwait Civil Aviation Authority, offering refunds or free date changes. Digital finance: The Central Bank of Kuwait reported non-cash payments hit 84% of transactions in Q1 2026 as it expands payment systems, digital banking rules, and cybersecurity under Kuwait Vision 2035. Governance at PAM: Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah called for stronger governance and transparency at the Public Authority for Manpower, urging better efficiency and enforcement of labor market regulations. International diplomacy: Kuwait and Switzerland marked 60 years of ties with talks on expanding trade and investment, including a MoU for direct investment promotion. Regional security: Iran warned of “highly dangerous consequences” after Netanyahu’s secret UAE visit, urging Gulf states to stay vigilant over security risks.