Clean Energy & Construction: Apeco won an EPC deal to build an 8.77MW rooftop and carport solar system at Kuwait’s Souk Sharq, with 15 years of O&M and an estimated 189,000 tonnes of CO2 avoided over the project life. Kuwait–China Development: Kuwait says its strategic partnership with China is moving from signed agreements into delivery, with the North Kabd Technology Station now entering implementation to expand wastewater treatment and support urban growth. Energy Services Investment: NESR secured $300m in Kuwait energy contracts over five years, including production services and drilling/evaluation, plus a local research hub to advance upstream innovation. Oil Infrastructure Contracting: L&T’s energy unit landed an EPC contract with KOC for Jurassic light crude export facilities and modernization, including six new crude storage tanks. Telecom Sustainability: stc began trials of zero-diesel and near-zero-diesel remote network sites using solar hybrid and self-backhaul systems to cut diesel use and emissions. Maritime Trade Pressure: International maritime bodies opposed any Strait of Hormuz tolls, warning it could breach maritime law and raise global trade costs. Local Governance & Compliance: Kuwait’s MoI arrested 56 residency and labor violators in industrial areas during a joint inspection drive. State Asset Planning: The PM reviewed progress on classifying and inventorying state-owned land to improve asset management and support development and food security.