Dust & Sandstorms: Kuwait Environment Protection Society (KEPS) urged sustainable, science-based action to cut health and ecosystem impacts of rising dust and sandstorms, highlighting afforestation and green belts as long-term “environmental security” measures. Disaster Readiness Tech: Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) is expanding its smart structural safety monitoring using sensors to detect early damage risks from wind, storms, sandstorms and other loads. Grid & Energy Efficiency: Central Agency for Public Tenders (CAPT) floated consultancy work for Kuwait’s electrical grid control and monitoring centers, including training for safer summer operations and upgrades to data collection. Health & Breastfeeding Support: Kuwait’s Health Ministry honored Baby-Friendly Hospital accreditations, including Al-Jahra Hospital’s IBCLC Care Award 2026 for breastfeeding and maternal/child care best practices. E-Commerce Oversight: Commerce and Industry Minister Osama Boodai said new rules for electronic platforms and delivery/advertising fees aim to protect consumers and SMEs while keeping the digital economy growing. Regional Security Pressure: Renewed US-Iran exchanges and Hormuz shipping disruptions are driving missile alerts and flight disruptions across the Gulf, with Kuwait among targeted states.