AGP Executive Report
Last update: 32 minutes agoKuwait–UK Diplomacy: The Amir received a letter from UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham on deepening bilateral ties and regional issues, delivered by the UK ambassador. Traffic Enforcement: Kuwait’s Traffic Directorate urged motorists with unpaid violations to settle fines quickly to avoid referral to court and possible penalties. Customs Crackdown: Kuwait Customs seized 855 grams of disguised 24-karat gold at Airport T4 from two Asian passengers, including belt buckles and a bracelet, and moved cases for legal action. Regional De-escalation Talks: Kuwait’s Foreign Minister held calls with Saudi, UAE, Qatar, Oman, Egypt and Jordan to coordinate de-escalation efforts amid widening regional tensions. Hormuz Pressure on Kuwait’s Economy: With the US-Iran 60-day MoU deadline expired, Strait of Hormuz traffic fell sharply and oil prices jumped, renewing supply-risk concerns for the Gulf. Foreign Worker Compliance: Kuwait set an Aug 27 deadline for employees, including Kenyans and other foreign workers, to update academic qualifications via the ministry portal. Tech & Media: Zain Kuwait and CITRA launched “Arqami” on the Sahel government app to let residents view mobile lines and subscriptions under their Civil IDs. Sports Diplomacy: Kuwait’s Youth and Sports Minister visited Gadeha camp, while Kuwait and Bahrain reaffirmed sports cooperation.
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