AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoKuwait Health Tech: Kuwait’s Ministry of Health has set up an Epidemiology and Cancer Registry Department at the Kuwait Cancer Control Center to build a national cancer database for better tracking of incidence, mortality, and survival—supporting prevention, treatment planning, and research with ethical oversight. Local Healthcare Innovation: Kuwait Hospital in Sharjah treated a critically ill patient after ingesting a 12cm nail and a spoon, using imaging and emergency surgery to remove the objects and repair duodenal damage. Medical Research & Cardiovascular Science: Amarin highlighted new REDUCE-IT® related findings at the ESC Congress 2026, focusing on long-term cardiovascular benefits and mechanistic insights around icosapent ethyl. Defense & Tech in the Region: Turkish-made armed drones are expanding across Arab fleets, with reports naming Kuwait among countries acquiring systems. Digital Services: TechDigital Labs announced expanded integrated digital marketing and software development services under one connected delivery model. Training & Public Sector: Kuwait Fire Force selected 130 candidates via lottery for fire engineering and fire science officer courses, with final medical checks before admission. Energy & Risk Watch: Gulf markets slid as renewed U.S.-Iran tensions near the Strait of Hormuz hit risk appetite.
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