Strait of Hormuz Risk: Gulf states are scrambling for alternative oil and gas export routes as security shocks keep pressure on the chokepoint; Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain still depend on maritime transit, while only Saudi Arabia and the UAE have bypass pipelines—leaving Kuwait’s exports far below pre-war levels and any pipeline fixes likely too slow for immediate relief. Kuwait Finance & Construction: ACICO Group says it has completed a KD56.15m debt restructuring with two local banks, reaching 80% of creditor settlements and setting up repayments through 2031. AI Infrastructure Investment: Samsung and five affiliates will invest $1bn in KKR-backed Helix Digital Infrastructure, with Kuwait Investment Authority among founding investors—aimed at scaling AI data centers by tackling power, cooling and connectivity constraints. Energy Market Spillover: Q8 (Kuwait’s Q8) joins Italy’s fuel-price cap push, following Eni and SOCAR, as Europe grapples with geopolitics-driven retail fuel costs. Oilfield Contract: Arabian Drilling signs a SAR2bn offshore rig deal with Khafji Joint Operations (KJO), a Saudi-Kuwait venture, supporting expanded drilling activity. Food & Waste: Kuwait’s Food Authority urges public awareness to cut food loss and waste, highlighting simple daily steps to reduce disposal. Defense Cooperation: Kuwait’s Army delegation visits Pakistan to discuss logistics and technical cooperation, including supply, armament and equipment support. Business Expansion: Amaani raises $5m Series A to expand AÏZA across the GCC, including planned launches in Kuwait and Qatar.