AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoKuwait Tech & Digital Infrastructure: Kuwait’s Communications and Information Technology push gets a boost as CAPT moves forward on bids for three main substations supporting the cloud data center project, aiming to strengthen Kuwait’s cloud and data hub ambitions. Public Sector Modernization: The Ministry of Justice completed 100% Kuwaitization of the General Department of Experts, covering engineering, accounting and legal research roles, with next steps focused on digitizing services and improving report quality. Retail Tech for the Gulf: Zoho rolls out Zoho POS across GCC markets including Kuwait, pitching a VAT-compliant point-of-sale system for faster setup, omnichannel management and offline-ready billing. AI & Water Stress: A UN warning says AI could drive a 129% surge in water demand, with many data centers located in high-water-stress areas—an issue that matters for Kuwait’s resource planning. Energy & Security Shockwaves: Trump’s pause on Iran strikes lifted hopes for Hormuz reopening, but shipping and data-center targeting risks keep the region on edge, with oil sliding on the de-escalation signal. Local Food Safety: Kuwait’s food inspectors issued 50 violation notices in Mahboula and destroyed 500kg of meat after lab checks.
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