AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEducation & Jobs: Kuwait’s Ministry of Education begins a major teacher reshuffle, terminating 7,019 teachers (mostly Arabs) to cut a KD 42 million cost burden tied to a surplus of about 33,268 teachers. Public Safety & Enforcement: Traffic police arrested three reckless drivers after a video surfaced; their vehicles were crushed under a court order. Roads & Municipal Cleanliness: Public Works called for tighter field supervision of road maintenance, while Kuwait Municipality renewed its “Build, Don’t Destroy” push against dumping construction debris in streets and public areas. Environment & Health: The Environment Public Authority expanded air-quality monitoring, while the Kuwaiti Society for Earth Sciences urged coordinated action to tackle dust-driven pollution. Security & Crime: Interior Ministry announced arrests in two drug cases, including a Salmiya heroin haul of 163 bags and another operation seizing cocaine, hashish, and psychotropic pills plus a firearm. Civil Rights: A Court of Appeals ruling overturned a disability decision, granting a citizen a certificate for moderate, permanent visual impairment. Regional Diplomacy: Kuwait’s foreign ministry delegation joined the Arab League Council session in Cairo to address Iranian attacks and the Palestinian issue. Business & Investment: KDIPA reiterated Kuwait’s push to engage in global investment forums at Dubai’s AIM Summit. Residency Rules: Kuwait amended foreigners’ residence regulations to grant 10-year fee-free permits to people whose citizenship was revoked and their dependents, with conditions on returning or acquiring new nationality.
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