Kuwait City: His Highness the Amir, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, conducted official visits to the headquarters of the Ministry of Defense and the Kuwait National Guard (KNG). These visits underscore the Amir's commitment to national security and the well-being of the country's armed forces.
According to Kuwait News Agency, an Amiri Decree was issued appointing Dr. Noura Al-Mashaan as the Acting Minister of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy, while she continues to serve as the Minister of Public Works. This appointment highlights the confidence placed in Dr. Al-Mashaan to manage critical sectors of the government.
In New York, Dr. Amthal Al-Huwailah, Minister of Social Affairs, Family, and Childhood Affairs, reiterated Kuwait's dedication to empowering women on a global stage. Meanwhile, in Geneva, Kuwait's Permanent Mission to the United Nations reaffirmed the country's commitment to supporting individuals with disabilities, with a focus on women and girls.
Back in Kuwait, the Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) signed a significant contract with Ooredoo group to implement the submarine cable Fibre in Gulf (FIG), an initiative designed to enhance regional connectivity.
In international developments, the Syrian Presidency in Amman announced the signing of an agreement by Syrian Transitional President Ahmad Al-Sharaa. This agreement aims to integrate the Syrian Democratic Forces into state institutions, signaling a potential shift in Syrian governance.
Meanwhile, in Washington, US Presidential Envoy for Hostages Affairs Adam Boehler revealed that discussions with Hamas are expected to conclude with a deal in the coming weeks. In Gaza, three Palestinians lost their lives following an Israeli raid in the central Gaza Strip. The situation remains tense, as the German Foreign Ministry in Berlin has urged Israeli authorities to resume energy supplies to Gaza and lift the ban on humanitarian aid.
Additionally, in Geneva, UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini made a plea for continued support for Palestinian refugees. In Washington, US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent emphasized the administration's commitment to renewing the maximum pressure campaign on Iran, indicating a firm stance on international policy.