AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoKuwait Security & Safety: Kuwait’s Army said a specialized team is carrying out controlled disposal of shrapnel and unexploded explosives in the north today from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., warning residents to expect sounds from the operation. Kuwait Governance: The Cabinet approved a draft decree to end Municipal Council elections, shrinking the council to 12 members and making it fully appointed, with a shorter two-year term. Kuwait Health: The Ministry of Health opened the country’s first pediatric post-ICU recovery clinic at Al-Jahra Hospital to track children’s recovery after critical illness. UK-GCC Trade Shockwave: The UK and GCC sealed a landmark free trade deal—Britain’s first with a G7 bloc—projected to boost trade by nearly 20% and add about £3.7bn a year in export opportunities, with Kuwait included among the six GCC states. Digital Payments: Kuwait’s Central Bank ordered KNet to apply KD 1–KD 20 penalties to banks for technical failures in WAMD instant transfers. Cyber Fraud Watch: CITRA reported 172 cyber scam reports in April, led by websites (87) and WhatsApp scams (34).
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