Pharmacy & Skills: Applied Science University marked World Pharmacists Day by stressing pharmacy’s shift toward biotech, AI, precision medicine and advanced drug delivery, highlighting its Faculty of Pharmacy’s Gold-level quality assurance and US ACPE accreditation. Oman-Kuwait Energy Link: Duqm Refinery in Oman hit about 255,000 bpd (around 110% of design capacity) and posted roughly $7bn revenues in 2025, underscoring the Kuwait-Oman refining partnership. Kuwait Media Wins: Kuwait’s Radio and Television won second prizes at the 26th Arab Radio and TV Festival in Tunis for documentary and children/family programming. India-GCC Trade Push: India and the GCC reviewed their Joint Action Plan in New York and welcomed the launch of India-GCC FTA talks, with Kuwait among participating ministers. Diplomatic Step: Kuwait and El Salvador signed a visa exemption deal for diplomatic, special and official passport holders, with broader cooperation discussed including food security and renewable energy. Road Safety Crackdown: Kuwait’s traffic authorities arrested reckless drivers in Wafra and crushed five impounded vehicles. Food Safety Enforcement: Mubarak Al-Kabeer inspections found eight violations and destroyed 2.457kg of unfit food. Digital Infrastructure: Microsoft unveiled a $10bn-plus Middle East cloud and AI investment framework through 2030, including projects in Kuwait. Regional Shipping Pressure: Reports say Trump rejected Iran’s 7-day ceasefire proposal, keeping Hormuz reopening uncertain and raising disruption risks for Gulf trade.