Kuwait city: Under the auspices of His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, the ceremony for signing the engineering-supply-construction contract for building Mina Mubarak Al-Kabeer port on Boubyan Island took place.
According to Kuwait News Agency, the contract signing marks a significant step in the development of Boubyan Island, which is expected to enhance the region's economic capabilities. The port is anticipated to become a key hub for shipping and trade in the region, contributing to Kuwait's economic growth.
In other news, Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot announced that the Israeli security cabinet's decision to establish and legalize 19 settlements in the West Bank represents a violation of international law. Meanwhile, Russia has declared its support for Venezuela in response to a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers by US forces in the Caribbean.
Additionally, Kuwait's national shooting team celebrated success at the Arab Pistol and Rifle Shooting Championship in Muscat, securing two more medals for the country.