AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPediatric biotech push: Kuwait’s Ministry of Health has set up two independent pediatric units for stem cell transplantation, gene therapy, cell therapy and advanced treatments at Kuwait National Bank Specialized Children’s Hospital, aiming for equal access and no monopolizing of cases. Hyperbaric care upgrade: The Jaber Center for Diabetic Foot Surgery and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy at Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital received Level IV international accreditation from SOMMIM after a full review of services, equipment and safety. Oil tech collaboration: Kuwait Oil Company signed a multi-year technology collaboration with Baker Hughes for the Ahmadi Innovation Valley, focusing on digital and AI automation to improve recovery, cut costs and reduce water and power use. Digital transformation deal: Kuwait’s Council of Private Universities and the Central Agency for Information Technology signed an agreement to expand joint work and speed up digital transformation across services. Aviation tenders: Kuwait International Airport cleared seven tenders worth KD 7.006 million for terminal commercial leasing, while bids for lab equipment at Shuwaikh desalination facilities are also moving forward. Cybersecurity awareness: NBK ran a youth-focused fraud awareness event on Umm Al-Maradim Island, tied to the Central Bank’s “Let’s Be Aware” campaign. Regional tech trend: Reuters reports China’s e-truck exports to Asia have surged since the Iran war, as diesel prices rise and electrification accelerates.
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