Strait of Hormuz Risk: Gulf states are scrambling for alternative oil and gas export routes as the Strait of Hormuz remains a strategic choke point, with Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain still dependent on maritime transit and only Saudi Arabia and the UAE having pipeline bypass capacity. Kuwait-Qatar Finance: Kuwait and Qatar signed an MoU to deepen financial cooperation on the sidelines of the AIIB annual meeting in Doha, aiming to exchange expertise and expand investment and trade links. Kuwait-Pakistan Military Links: A Kuwaiti Army delegation visited Pakistan to discuss logistics and technical cooperation, including supply, armament and equipment, plus training and simulation exchanges. Environment Authority Documents: Kuwait’s sustainability minister said missing official documents at the Environment Authority were referred to the Public Prosecution after an administrative review. Customs Warning: Kuwait Customs urged travelers not to carry others’ luggage, warning of legal liability if prohibited items are found. Food Waste Push: The Public Authority for Food and Nutrition called for public awareness to cut food loss and waste. Q8 Italy Fuel Caps: Q8 said it will cap fuel prices in Italy for a month, following Eni and SOCAR, as Europe faces energy-cost pressure. OPEC+ Credit: OPEC’s chief praised Kuwait’s role in bridging differences that led to the Algiers Agreement and OPEC+. Local Business: Adel Alghanim Automotive opened a new MG 4S facility in Shuwaikh, touting a full sales and aftersales setup under one roof.