AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWater & Energy Infrastructure: VA Tech Wabag secured a “mega” DBO contract for Kuwait’s Doha SWRO Desalination Plant with Recarbonation System – Stage II, a 60 MIGD (about 272 MLD) seawater reverse-osmosis project with solar PV support, plus 5 years O&M, scheduled for 36 months—its first Kuwait entry via a JV with HEISCO. Renewables & Net-Zero: KNPC plans to extend its Umm Al-Aish LPG bottling plant’s solar operations into nighttime using battery storage, aiming for round-the-clock clean power and cutting oil burn and electricity costs. Health Awareness: Cancer Aware Nation (CAN) launched its annual skin cancer campaign in Kuwait, urging sun-safety habits and earlier detection. Digital & GCC Services: Apptunix expanded iOS app development across the GCC by setting up UAE-based delivery teams serving Kuwait and the wider region. Finance & Cash Management: NBK was named Global Finance’s Best Bank for Cash Management in Kuwait for 2026. Wearables Market Watch: New global research highlights growth in ECG patch and Holter monitor demand, reflecting ongoing momentum in remote cardiac monitoring. Regional Tech/Policy Context: EU and UN climate talks in Bonn faced renewed friction over fossil-fuel influence, with developing countries pushing for stronger adaptation financing.
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