AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoKuwait Housing Ruling: Kuwait’s Administrative Court upheld the Housing Welfare Authority’s decision to withdraw government homes in East Taima, saying residents don’t have an absolute right to state housing and must vacate under the law. Foreign Policy: Kuwait’s foreign minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah will visit China on Aug 23-24, with talks expected amid US-Iran tensions; Kuwait also plans a follow-up trip to Seoul. Travel Rules: Kuwait will end automatic extensions for entry visas and absence permits from Sept 1, restoring standard validity periods; Sahel app is named as the official reference for leave-permit expiry. Health Regulation: Kuwait’s Health Ministry banned Reiki, pranic healing, “energy/spiritual” therapies and other non-scientific psychotherapy practices, tightening licensing and training requirements. Regional Security & Economy: Oil prices stayed near $93 as the stalled US-Iran conflict keeps Strait of Hormuz supply risks front and center, with Kuwait repeatedly cited among affected producers. US Claims on Straits: Trump said the US is “essentially controlling” and will soon fully control key waterways tied to Iran. Business/Markets: Hunting PLC cut FY26 EBITDA guidance after Kuwait Oil Company tender delays, while UK markets tracked mixed data and Middle East risk.
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