AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoKuwait Smart Aid Tech: KISR says it has finished a smart, web-based decision support system for charitable organizations, using GIS, web apps and AI to improve planning and humanitarian resource management. Desalination Push: VA Tech Wabag expands in the Gulf with a UAE wastewater contract and a Kuwait “mega” Doha SWRO desalination DBO deal (60 MIGD, recarbonation Stage II), with solar PV support and a 5-year O&M period. Renewables for Water & Power: KNPC plans to run its Umm Al-Aish LPG bottling plant on solar plus battery storage to extend operations into nighttime, cutting oil use and electricity costs. Health Research in Kuwait: Dasman Diabetes Institute researchers report that removing sucrose entirely from a low-fat diet in mice can still trigger gut and metabolic problems, arguing for balanced carbs over strict elimination. Defense Tech in the Region: BAE Systems says Eurofighter non-UK operators show strong interest in integrating APKWS “drone killer” capability after RAF Typhoon success. Energy Corridor Update: With the Strait of Hormuz reopening after the US-Iran deal, oil prices eased, but analysts warn recovery in shipping and supply will take time. Community & Wellbeing: India’s embassies, including in Kuwait, held yoga events ahead of June 21’s International Day of Yoga under “Yoga for Healthy Ageing.”
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