Energy Policy: OPEC+ kept crude output quotas unchanged for October, including Kuwait, after reviewing market conditions as Iran war disruptions keep physical oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz constrained. Geopolitical Risk: US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said a new Iran nuclear deal “may not” happen soon, while renewed US-Iran strikes continue to raise shipping and energy-security concerns. Power & Utilities: Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity reported a major substation flashover that knocked out parts of Hawally and Mubarak Al-Kabeer; emergency teams restored power and are investigating the transformer fault. Water & Research: KISR and the IAEA launched a regional meeting on using nuclear techniques to protect groundwater from climate and pollution impacts, with Kuwait as lead coordinator. Innovation & Skills: KFAS’s Sabah Al-Ahmad Center wrapped up Global Technology Competitions 2026, with 180+ youth testing drone, maze, line-follower and sumo robotics. Media Capacity: KUNA Center rolled out advanced training on news editing and economic data, bringing together staff from multiple government bodies. Local Business/Legal: An Arab contractor filed a police complaint alleging assault, blackmail and KD500 theft by a Kuwaiti citizen tied to construction work. Finance/Events: KFH-Bahrain joined Fintech Forward 2026 as a Diamond Sponsor, backing digital banking-focused discussions in October.