Hormuz Shockwave for Industry: Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority announced a full closure of the Strait of Hormuz to shipping, escalating after US airstrikes and raising fears of major supply disruption and higher insurance costs. Kuwait Water Security: MEWRE is awaiting State Audit Bureau approval for six water-infrastructure tenders worth KD159.7m, including Hawally storage and Doha seawater reverse osmosis capacity boosts. Oil Market Reality Check: Even with a US-Iran interim deal, Goldman Sachs expects Hormuz flows to recover to only ~70% of pre-war levels, with normalization likely taking months. Shipping Risk Ahead: Mines laid during the conflict could delay a quick return to normal traffic, keeping insurers and operators cautious. KPC Sales Shift: Kuwait Petroleum Corp reportedly offered crude to Asian buyers directly for the first time since the 1990-91 Gulf War as exports faced disruption and market-share pressure. GCC Logistics Push: Kuwait’s Public Works Minister backed the GCC railway as a pillar for integrated logistics, while GCC transport ministers met to accelerate the project. Air-to-Land Logistics: Gulf Warehousing Company launched a Doha air-to-land corridor using TIR-certified cross-border trucking to keep GCC supply chains moving. Aviation & Travel Demand: Australia eased travel advice for Kuwait and other Gulf states after the US-Iran understanding, a boost for regional carriers and passenger planning. Kuwait-Europe Connectivity: Jazeera Airways appointed AVIAREPS as its European GSA, supporting new Kuwait City–London Luton service.