Kuwait Media Regulation: Kuwait has published Decree-Law No. 102 of 2026, creating a unified Media Regulation Law that covers newspapers, broadcasters, electronic news, cinema, and social media advertising—bringing in licensing, ad disclosure, consumer and child protection rules, and AI-related content controls; it takes effect six months after publication, with executive regulations due within six months and existing operators given a grace period to regularize or risk license cancellation. Education & AI: Kuwait’s education leadership marked World Teachers’ Day by stressing teachers’ irreplaceable human role as AI and knowledge advance, while another education official urged Gulf-wide investment in teacher skills and science-based thinking. Cyber & Fraud Training: NBK ran a cybersecurity and financial fraud awareness seminar for Kuwait Oil Tanker Company employees, focused on protecting digital transactions. Oil Security Logistics: Iraq is seeking more tankers to better control Hormuz oil transits as the region remains volatile. Regional Tech/AI Business: UAE-based AIQ signed an agreement to expand into India’s oil and gas sector, deploying AI across refineries and digital stores. Finance Literacy: Boursa Kuwait rang the bell with CFA Institute Research Challenge winners from Kuwait University, highlighting applied investment research skills. Defense & Health Fallout: AP reports U.S. soldiers wounded in an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait say medical response and planning failed them, fueling pressure from families.