Kuwait–Indonesia People & Skills: Indonesia’s ambassador to Kuwait said the embassy wants to expand opportunities for skilled Indonesians in Kuwait, including healthcare, oil and gas, manufacturing and automotive, as only about 6,000 Indonesians currently work in the country. Food Security at Ports: Kuwait’s customs seized subsidized food supplies hidden in six 40-foot containers bound for Sri Lanka, including pasta, cooking oil, flour, tomato paste and milk, as authorities tighten controls to stop diversion of subsidized goods. Power Reliability: Electricity was restored to parts of Abdullah Al-Salem after a technical fault at a main transformer, with teams working to bring remaining affected areas back online. Digital Banking Push: NBK rolled out new features on its mobile app, including Kuwait’s first fully integrated digital loan journey for housing, consumer and auto loans. Cyber Safety: CITRA warned iPhone users about a phishing scam using fake delivery/shipping messages via iMessage, urging people not to click links and to verify through official apps. Regional Energy Shock Watch: With US-Iran talks off and Hormuz tensions high, shipping disruptions and renewed attacks keep pressure on oil and fuel prices across the Gulf, while Kuwait remains directly exposed through trade and energy routes. Citizenship & Judiciary Overhaul: Cabinet approved draft decree-laws amending nationality rules and reorganizing the judiciary, including electronic issuance of citizenship certificates and limits on voting for naturalized citizens. Local Agri-Trade: The 4th Al-Abdaly Farmers Festival opened with fresh dates and figs and date/fig products, running through August 26.