Court & Security: Kuwait’s Court of Cassation upheld a three-year prison sentence for a citizen convicted of joining ISIS and receiving military training in Syria, after State Security arrested him on return via Kuwait International Airport. Health Regulation: The Ministry of Health issued new rules governing cosmetic surgeries and procedures, defining eligible specialties, physician qualifications, consent requirements, and limits on high-risk interventions. Public Safety & Crime Trends: Justice Ministry statistics show kidnapping cases fell 45.5% in H1 2026, alongside drops in honor/reputation crimes and forced sexual assault cases. Food Safety Crackdown: Al Jahra inspections logged 40 violations and shut five facilities, while Capital Governorate inspectors seized about 180kg of rotten beef and mutton after seal tampering. Digital Transparency: Zain and CITRA launched “Arqami” on the Sahel app, letting users view all mobile lines registered under their names across operators. Tobacco Controls: Kuwait set stricter tobacco and nicotine rules, banning sales to under-21s and restricting vaping in enclosed public spaces. Humanitarian Aid: Kuwait-backed voluntary return flights began for Sudanese refugees in Uganda, aiming to bring back over 1,000 people over about six weeks. Economy & Tenders: PIC reported KD 23.8m net profit for FY2025/26 despite market headwinds, while Public Works plans to float 24 contracts and tenders in the current fiscal year. Environment & Training: NBK partnered with the Kuwait Dive Team to protect coral reefs via environmentally friendly moorings, and CBK launched the sixth cohort of its Cybersecurity Leaders Program.