Judicial Reform: Kuwait issued Decree-Law 136/2026 cutting minimum service periods for judges and public prosecutors, aiming to speed up litigation and improve oversight. Public Administration: The Civil Service Commission confirmed government offices return to regular working hours from Sept 1 after the summer schedule ends. Citizenship & Security: Kuwait revoked citizenship for seven people after Supreme Committee approval, while police detained a citizen accused of assaulting a Ministry of Defense soldier and a mother filed a complaint alleging her ex-husband took their son abroad. Real Estate Policy: Progressive fees on undeveloped plots and enforcement of Law 126/2023 helped break market stagnation, boosting land supply and reducing plot monopolies. Public Safety: Traffic campaigns logged 2,756 violations, impounded 232 vehicles, and arrested/processed wanted persons and juveniles. Health & Regulation: Al-Amiri Hospital’s Urology Unit received international “Center of Excellence” accreditation; the Health Ministry also amended clinical attire rules for medical staff. Regional Defense Ties: Kuwait held its first India-Kuwait Joint Defence Committee meeting in New Delhi, expanding training, exercises, military medicine, and defence industry cooperation. Maritime Tensions: US strikes hit IRGC positions in the Strait of Hormuz amid claims of sea-mine preparations, as Iran and regional actors keep escalating rhetoric.