AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoKuwait Public Procurement Overhaul: Kuwait issued Decree-Law No. 94/2026 updating the public tenders framework, including raising the “no Central Agency approval” contract cap to KD1 million, setting a KD20 million KPC procurement threshold, boosting SME preference (bids within 10% of the lowest acceptable), and creating a Cabinet-linked grievance committee with 30-day decisions. Health & Tech in Kuwait: The Ministry of Health opened a pediatric dentistry conference focused on prevention and early diagnosis, citing high rates of untreated childhood dental caries, while Kuwait also highlighted rapid growth in robotic and remote surgery services across major hospitals. Environment Action: Kuwait Dive Team removed about a quarter-ton of “ghost nets” from coral reefs in Arifjan, aiming to protect marine life and improve safety for boats and divers. Digital Skills Push: talabat ran its “Next Tech Gen” workshop with CODED Academy at Abdullah Al-Salem University, training students in AI and building scalable digital projects. Regional Tech Investment: Microsoft announced a $10bn+ Middle East cloud and AI push through 2030, tying it to digital resilience, cybersecurity, and workforce development. Tourism Meets AI: Oman marked World Tourism Day with a theme on a digital agenda and AI to redesign tourism experiences.
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