Kuwait Oil Output Surge: Kuwait Petroleum’s crude production jumped to about 1.65 million bpd in June (and up to 1.9 million bpd in the last 10 days) after improved Gulf exports tied to the US-Iran interim understandings, with force majeure lifted and cargo offers resuming. Strait of Hormuz Security: A US-led Bahrain meeting with 12 Middle East countries, including Kuwait, agreed to intensify efforts for uninterrupted shipping through Hormuz, while UN officials warned of miscalculation risks as tensions persist. Kuwait Food & Energy Security: Kuwait joined GCC agriculture and food-security talks on strategic regional food storage zones, and ministers also reviewed cooperation to strengthen energy supply chains. Digital Finance Momentum: NBK was highlighted as a leading enabler of Kuwait’s FinTech ecosystem, with growth driven by investments in core banking and digital platforms. Workforce Mobility: Kuwait’s Public Authority of Manpower said over 27,000 expat workers benefited after the two-month end of a transfer ban, including moves into SMEs, agriculture and industrial sectors. Urban Compliance Push: Kuwait Municipality began electronic monitoring of encroachments on state land across all governorates under its anti-encroachment campaign. Gaming & Youth Tech: Kuwait Esports Club launched the Kuwait Game Development Championship with Kuwait University, offering cash prizes up to KD 3,000.