Kuwait Digital Transformation: Kuwait launched a national digital livestock management platform to build a unified database for breeders, subsidy governance, animal health, traceability and food safety, using AI and data analytics to target subsidies and improve oversight. Local Education & Skills: Burgan Bank and CODED Academy wrapped up Academy X for Kuwaiti women, adding AI-powered marketing and tech entrepreneurship tracks to help participants turn ideas into projects. Banking + University Partnership: Gulf Bank expanded its strategic partnership with GUST by sponsoring the university’s Management Club, alongside its existing Engineering Club support, backing seminars and workshops for leadership and career readiness. Regional Tech & AI in Business: S&P says Middle East telcos are shifting toward regional AI data centres and cloud infrastructure to compete with hyperscalers, while almatar expanded its use of Sabre’s AI-native Mosaic platform to automate flight changes, refunds and disruption handling. Gulf Security Tech: The US approved a $400M Patriot missile repair-and-support package for Kuwait to sustain interceptors amid ongoing Iranian missile and drone threats, as the UAE also sought 10,000 APKWS II guidance kits to counter cheaper drone waves. Global Tech Markets: Nvidia’s push toward a $6T market cap helped drive a tech-led rally, with the Nasdaq hitting a fresh 2026 record.