Maritime Security: Kuwait’s Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef toured Umm Al-Maradim, Qaruh and Kubbar islands, pushing tighter coordination among coast guard, ports and customs and ordering faster completion of island works. Aviation Safety: The aviation security committee met to boost security coordination at Kuwait International Airport and align procedures with ICAO travel facilitation requirements. Consular Follow-Up: Kuwait’s envoy in the Czech Republic met Teplice officials to track Kuwaiti citizens’ welfare, while the UK embassy welcomed a delegation of students with disabilities for a leadership program. Humanitarian Aid: Kuwait Red Crescent opened a specialized eye hospital in Yemen’s Marib under the “Kuwait Stands by You” campaign. Economy & Credit: Fitch affirmed Kuwait’s “AA-” rating with stable outlook, citing strong fiscal and external positions despite regional instability. Justice & Debt Enforcement: Kuwait’s Ministry of Justice reported 400,519 enforcement procedures in June, including 5,855 travel-ban requests and KD 888,700 collected. Airline Restructuring: Kuwait Airways moved to a fully state-owned shareholding company, aiming for more flexible governance and faster decision-making. Regional Flashpoint: Kuwait condemned an Iranian missile attack on an ADNOC-linked tanker in the Strait of Hormuz as a violation of international law. Sports & Society: Kuwait handball referees head to Slovenia and Hungary for season preparation; FIFA’s Infantino dispute continues to roil global football.