AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDrug Control Update: Kuwait’s Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah says authorities intercepted about 95% of drug shipments entering the country, citing tight coordination across security agencies, customs, the private sector and civil society, and highlighting seizures like narcotic-saturated A4 paper as traffickers keep changing tactics. Health Regulation Enforcement: Kuwait shut down a health institute after Commerce and Interior inspectors found violations, including breaches of rules that restrict cash payments for certain activities. Medical Education: Abdullah Al-Salem University approved the curriculum for the next phase of its Doctor of Medicine (MD) program, including evaluation and examination regulations, and moved forward with academic partnerships via a draft MoU with the British Council and updates with King’s College London. Local Health & Safety: Police launched routine investigations after an elderly Kuwaiti man was found dead in the Sabah Al Salem area; preliminary findings point to natural causes while forensic checks continue. Diabetes Research Recognition: Dasman Diabetes Institute announced Dr Hamad Yassin received Springer Nature’s 2026 Editorial Excellence Award for work in nephrology, genomic and precision medicine. Wellness & Community: Kuwait marked International Day of Yoga with an Embassy of India event drawing over 2,200 participants, alongside efforts to correct misinformation circulating online.
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