Regional Tech & Culture: Qatar’s Katara International Hunting and Falconry Exhibition (S’hail 2026) opens Tuesday at Katara Cultural Village, with 14 countries and 155 exhibitors, and a program that spotlights falconry gear and “field technology” alongside heritage and tourism. Kuwait Science & Water Security: KISR and the IAEA team up on a regional groundwater protection project using nuclear techniques, aiming to map vulnerability and define protection zones across climate and pollution pressures. AI for Media Skills: The KUNA Center launches advanced training for news editing and economic/data reporting, including practical use of generative AI tools and stronger verification and anti-misinformation workflows. Education Tech & Operations: Kuwait’s new school year (2026/2027) starts with teachers and admin staff registering attendance via fingerprint systems, while preparations focus on readiness and safe learning environments. Power Reliability: Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity reports unexpected outages in Hawalli and Mubarak Al-Kabeer due to an emergency technical malfunction, urging electricity conservation until repairs finish. Youth Innovation: KFAS’s Sabah Al-Ahmad Center wraps Global Technology Competitions 2026, with 180+ contestants coding and building solutions in Maze, Line Follower, Sumo and Drone challenges. Finance Tech Sponsorship: KFH-Bahrain joins Fintech Forward 2026 as a Diamond Sponsor, backing a pavilion for its digital banking services and AI/automation/cybersecurity push.