Kuwait Space & Data: Kuwait Innovation Center teamed up with Lonestar to push space-based data storage, aiming to turn Kuwait into a regional tech launchpad. Local Research & Health: A Kuwaiti doctor helped publish real-world ECMO antibiotic research on tigecycline dosing in critically ill patients, tackling a key gap in ICU care. Education & Literacy: Kuwait marked International Literacy Day with near-complete female literacy figures and renewed focus on adult education. University Growth: Kuwait University welcomed new faculty and academic support staff ahead of the 2026/2027 academic year. Housing & Cities: Kuwait hosted a Housing and Urban Development Forum alongside the Baiti Building Exhibition, spotlighting modular and prefabricated building tech. Public Sector Tech: Kuwait’s Ministry of Education began issuing contract termination notices to 7,019 teachers via the Sahel app as part of staffing restructuring. EU-Kuwait Ties: EU Ambassador Anne Koistinen highlighted 40 years of EU-Kuwait relations, with emphasis on digitalization and the green transition. Regional Tech Business: Toku launched a Middle East in-country entity in the UAE to bid on public-sector tenders across the GCC, with Arabic AI support via SESTEK. Energy Shock Watch: Escalating US-Iran attacks kept oil above $100, adding pressure to inflation and regional shipping security.