AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoIran-Gulf Tensions: Kuwait’s oil exports are reported at a standstill as the Strait of Hormuz faces disruption, while Iran warns of “blackout” retaliation tied to any US strikes on power plants. Education & Security: Kuwait ordered the closure of its only Iranian private school and revoked its license, suspending new admissions for 2026-2027 amid the wider regional conflict. Residency Crackdown: Interior authorities arrested 48 residency and labor violators in Shuwaikh Industrial Area after inspecting 120 establishments. Immigration Rules: Kuwait is also rejecting many visit-to-residency conversions after applicants fail new eligibility conditions, and a KD 150 fee is being applied for visit visa-to-residency conversion. Justice & Debt Enforcement: Kuwait’s enforcement department reported 83,380 seizure-related procedures in June, alongside 4,357 travel ban requests and 2,645 debtor arrest/detention requests. Governance & Compliance: Municipality urged businesses to license properly, warning of fines and closures; Kuwait also moved to tighten real-estate payment rules and push a digital rental-contract platform. Defense Diplomacy: Kuwait’s Army chief met Italy’s military attaché to strengthen defense cooperation. Energy & Projects: Kuwait-China cooperation advances with the North Kabd Technology Station entering implementation, and Souq Sharq is set for an 8.77MW solar project.
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