Kuwait Security & Defence: Kuwait condemned fresh Iranian attacks, saying its air defences intercepted missiles and drones aimed at US facilities, while Iran claimed it struck the Ahmad al-Jaber Air Base and vowed retaliation after a reported wedding strike in Iran that Washington says it is investigating. Regional Energy & Trade: The renewed US-Iran escalation is again rattling Strait of Hormuz shipping and oil flows, with officials and markets watching whether disruptions return and how quickly supply routes can stabilize. Education Reform: Kuwait’s Ministry of Education approved a secondary school “tracks” curriculum system for a pilot in 12 schools during 2026/2027, with the existing system continuing for students not opting in. Labour & Workplace Safety: Kuwait urged businesses and consumers to protect outdoor workers as extreme summer heat risks persist, even after the midday outdoor work ban ended. Carbon Capture & Industry Supply: Gulf Cryo said it is expanding regional liquid CO₂ capacity to 1,300 MTPD by end-2026, supported by long-term carbon capture projects across the UAE, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. Logistics & Trade Links: Oman’s Duqm Port received one of the world’s largest RoRo vessels from China, highlighting growing vehicle-shipping capacity for GCC markets. Health Procurement: Kuwait’s Ministry of Health has 10 contracts at the Central Agency for Public Tenders awaiting bid openings, including upgrades tied to healthcare modernization.