AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoKuwait–India Trade Boost: Indian Ambassador Paramitha Tripathi met Kuwait’s Commerce Minister to push cooperation in trade, industry, energy, tech and food security, reflecting growing bilateral momentum. AI for Local Skills: IMA Kuwait ran an AI training workshop on “Master AI for Productivity, Media & Islamic Knowledge,” focusing on practical generative AI use plus ethics and responsible applications. Kuwait Investment Rules: KDIPA’s proposed Direct Investment Promotion Law amendments could allow up to 100% foreign ownership and faster approvals via a new Investor Service Center with tighter timelines. Banking Digital Push: NBK launched fully end-to-end digital onboarding for Zeina Children’s accounts in its mobile app, enabling minors’ account opening without branch visits. ESG Upgrade: Burgan Bank received an MSCI ESG rating upgrade from BB to BBB, citing stronger sustainability and governance integration. Health Tech & Safety: A minor electrical short circuit at Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital was contained quickly, with precautionary patient transfers and services restored. Psychotherapy Ban: Kuwait banned Reiki, EFT and other non-scientific psychotherapy methods, setting licensing and compliance rules for approved practices. Energy & Markets: Oil prices edged up as the US threatened tougher sanctions on Iran, raising supply disruption fears amid Strait of Hormuz constraints. Humanitarian Reach: Kuwait’s “Kuwait Stands with You” campaign continues cross-border aid, including education, healthcare, water and food projects from Zanzibar to Gaza.
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