Kuwait city: An Amiri decree-law No. 59 of 2025 focusing on combating drugs and psychotropic substances has been issued in Kuwait. The new law aims to regulate the use and trafficking of these substances, comprising 84 articles across 13 chapters. It is set to be implemented and enforced two weeks after its publication in the Official Gazette, marking a significant step in addressing drug-related issues within the country.
According to Kuwait News Agency, Kuwait's Minister of Information, Culture, and Minister of State for Youth Affairs, Abdurrahman Al-Mutairi, emphasized the need for unified efforts and stronger partnerships to develop a responsible Arab media discourse. This initiative aims to align with the rapid changes taking place in the region.
Meanwhile, Kuwait Municipality has announced the nomination of Bader Al-Ajeel as Secretary-General of the Arab Towns Organization (ATO). This decision follows the approval of representatives from Arab cities, who participated in an extraordinary Executive Council meeting held via videoconference. Kuwait remains the permanent host country for the organization.
In other developments, the Council of Arab Information Ministers elected Kuwait uncontested as Chair of the Executive Office for the next two years. This election underscores Kuwait's influential role in the region's media landscape.
Additionally, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Shereedah Al-Mousherji chaired a meeting focused on verifying academic certificates of citizens and residents working in public and private sectors. This meeting was also attended by Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Dr. Nader Al-Jalal.
Kuwait Television and the Ministry of Information's Development Sector received the Arab League's Media Excellence Award. This accolade was for the best works nominated from Arab countries in the fields of audio-visual and print media.
Furthermore, Kuwait's central bank chief Basel Al-Haroun highlighted the important role of credit information firms in attracting foreign investment and supporting economic growth. Their activities are noted for contributing to higher productivity and more job opportunities.
In an international context, the Middle East Centre at St Antony's College, University of Oxford, organized a seminar chaired by Center Director Professor Eugene Rogan. The seminar discussed a book by Former Kuwaiti Ambassador Nabeelah Al-Mullah titled "Breaking New Ground on the Global Stage: Memoirs of Kuwait's First Woman Ambassador."
Finally, in Washington, US President Donald Trump reported that two National Guards were critically wounded in downtown D.C. The White House is actively monitoring the situation, according to Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.