AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoKuwait-Iraq Talks: Kuwait and Iraq agreed to form a joint working team to review outstanding disputes, with a roadmap and recommendations due within 30 days, as the UNGA week continues. UN Diplomacy: Kuwait’s Amir’s Representative at the UN condemned Iranian attacks on GCC states, including strikes on Kuwait’s civilian infrastructure, and reiterated calls for freedom of navigation through Hormuz and Bab el-Mandab. Public Benefit Crackdown: Kuwait ordered the dissolution of the Al-Hajj Mahmoud Haidar & Sons Charitable Foundation, with its funds to be transferred to the Social Affairs ministry pending a final decision. Digital Commerce Ruling: Kuwait’s Administrative Court canceled Article 15 of regulations for intermediate digital platforms, saying the minister exceeded legal authority in creating punitive administrative penalties. Travel Ban Overturned: Kuwait’s Court of Appeal canceled a travel ban tied to a KD 2.4 million debt, ruling the legal conditions for keeping the restriction were not met. Procurement Reform: Kuwait amended the Public Tenders Law, raising the contract limit without Central Agency approval to KD1 million and setting new rules affecting KPC procurement and SME participation. Citizenship Withdrawals: Four decrees revoked Kuwaiti citizenship and certificates from 11 people and dependents. Humanitarian/Foreign Affairs: Kuwait’s FM met Tunisia, Djibouti and the WFP acting head to discuss cooperation and humanitarian efforts. Food Safety: Authorities inspected 17 establishments in Mubarak Al-Kabeer and seized adulterated meat in another operation, destroying 249kg. Residency Service: PACI launched an online Sahel app service allowing eligible residents to amend residency status under Article 7 bis.
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