Kuwait: The Kuwaiti cabinet has reviewed the engineering, procurement, and construction contract for the Mubarak Al Kabeer Port on Boubiyan Island. This contract, signed two days ago, marks a significant step forward in the development of the port.
According to Kuwait News Agency, the State of Kuwait has expressed its support for the recent agreement reached in Muscat, Oman, regarding the exchange of prisoners in Yemen. This development is seen as a positive step towards peace and stability in the region.
Further, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kuwait held a coordination meeting in anticipation of the 12th session of the Kuwaiti-Bahraini Joint Higher Committee. This meeting is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral relations between Kuwait and Bahrain.
In other developments, the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA) has released its tenth annual report for the fiscal year 2024/2025. This report outlines the investment landscape and the strategic initiatives undertaken to attract foreign investments to Kuwait.
Additionally, Abeer Al-Awadhi, Chief of the Kuwait National Cyber Security Center, confirmed that the country conducted its first national cybersecurity drill. This exercise was designed to simulate real-life advanced cyberattacks to enhance the nation's cybersecurity preparedness.
In sports, Kuwait SC emerged victorious over Al-Arabi SC with a 2-0 win, securing the Amir Cup title for the 2024-2025 season. This victory underscores Kuwait SC's dominance in the national football scene.
In international news, Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh announced the tragic death of Lt. Gen. Mohammad Al-Haddad, the Libyan army's chief of staff, and four companions in a plane crash in Turkiye. In the United States, President Donald Trump reiterated the strategic importance of Greenland for national security.
Lastly, in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, a police vehicle was attacked, resulting in the death of at least five policemen. This incident highlights the ongoing security challenges in the region.