Telecom & Connectivity: Zain Kuwait says it has retained Ookla Speedtest Awards for Fastest 5G Network, Best 5G Network and Best Mobile Coverage in Kuwait for Q1-Q2 2026, citing consistent performance. Digital Finance: InvestGB has gone live with Avaloq in Kuwait, aiming for a single platform for wealth, portfolio and fund administration to boost efficiency and client experience. Cybersecurity: Researchers warn of the Carbonato botnet targeting exposed Docker daemons to deploy a Telegram-controlled Hermes AI agent, highlighting the risk of unauthenticated services. Real Estate Tech: Dallal, a Kuwait-built property platform, launches a mobile app and website with identity and listing authentication, starting with 500+ properties. Financial Literacy: Boursa Kuwait kicks off the third edition of “The Bell,” running through October with workshops and digital content via local and international partners. Oilfield AI: KOC’s “Sanad AI” is designed to help drilling engineers quickly find scattered operational know-how using generative AI. Health IT: Kuwait’s Health Ministry says it’s building an integrated electronic patient record to connect pediatric dentistry services and related systems while protecting privacy. Industry & Policy: Kuwait amends public tenders rules, raising thresholds, tightening contracting practices, and setting a grievance committee timeline. Tourism & Culture: Kuwait pushes ecotourism and geological tourism ideas ahead of World Tourism Day, while the 49th Kuwait International Book Fair preparations are reviewed.