AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoReligious Freedom Law: Kuwait has banned building houses of worship without a permit under Decree-Law No. 72/2026, requiring licensing for establishment and management and outlawing political or non-religious exploitation of worship sites. Education & Youth: PAAET rescheduled aptitude tests for high school graduates, with updates to be shared via the “Sahel” app and official channels. Student Life & Career Choices: A family consultant says choosing a university major should start with self-understanding and career assessments, not just grades or popular trends. Financial Literacy Push: Boursa Kuwait and INJAZ Kuwait wrapped a 2025/2026 partnership training 931 students in financial literacy and entrepreneurship. Banking Recognition: NIC was named Euromoney’s Best Investment Bank in Kuwait for Equity Capital Markets for 2026, while NBK collected five Euromoney awards including Best Bank and ESG honors. Community & Safety: The Bangladesh Embassy issued an urgent advisory after Kuwait evacuated residents from unsafe buildings in Hasabiya and Abbasiya during an enforcement drive. Regional Security: Kuwait and Gulf states face renewed Iran-US escalation, with reports of strikes affecting Kuwait’s power and water facilities and wider condemnation from the Muslim World League.
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