Aviation & Trade Risk: Iran warned neighboring states that enforcing US sanctions on Iranian airlines could “paralyze” their airports, as multiple countries suspended or cancelled Iranian routes—raising fresh uncertainty for Gulf travel and logistics. Energy Security & Costs: With oil still flowing but workarounds getting pricier, analysts say the Strait of Hormuz and regional shipping disruptions are keeping fuel and operating costs elevated even as prices haven’t spiked as feared. Food Safety Enforcement: Kuwait’s Hawally inspection campaign issued seven violation reports and destroyed 166kg of unfit meat, targeting health certificate and licensing breaches. Digital & Cloud Investment: Microsoft announced a $10bn-plus Gulf push through 2030, including cloud/AI expansion and “digital resilience” investments across UAE, Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Industrial Cooperation: Kuwait’s development talks with South Korea focused on sustainability, food security, land reclamation and eco-friendly aquaculture. Regional Frameworks: GCC and Portugal signed an MoU covering cooperation, with attention on maritime navigation through Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab. Aviation Skills for Youth: Kuwait Airways hosted children for an aviation engineering workshop, touring its engineering department as part of STEM outreach. Fertiliser Pressure: Rising sulphur prices are squeezing fertiliser margins and could lift subsidy burdens, with cost pass-through now the key concern.