Kuwait
What the region's press reported about Kuwait, who holds its top offices, and MEF's latest analysis.
As of October 17, 2026, 8:38 a.m. ET. Readout items through the capture of October 17, 2026. Officeholders from the Government Graph file of October 6, 2026. MEF articles through October 13, 2026.
In the Region's Press
US approved large arms sale to regional countries, including to Egypt
Globes reported the US State Department approved a $2.27 billion arms sale package to Egypt, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates amid Iran tensions.
Countries: Iran, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Egypt, United States
A tanker was hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Sozcu reported that a Kuwait‑flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz was hit and that India said its 5 citizens aboard were safe.
US embassies issue security warning for the Middle East
Hurriyet reported that embassies representing the United States in several regional states including Iraq, Lebanon, Kuwait and Bahrain warned American citizens "could escalate unexpectedly".
Countries: Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Lebanon, United States
Gaza's Kuwait Sahara Hospital: Most services suspended due to fuel supply cut
Anadolu reported that Gaza's Kuwait Sahara Hospital will suspend most health services and limit operations to emergencies due to a halt in fuel supply.
Countries: Kuwait, Palestinian Authority and Gaza
From MEF
The Persian Gulf Arms Race and the Changing Security Bargain
Can Kuwait Protect Its Welfare State by Redefining Citizenship?
India’s Kuwait Outreach Is Dead on Arrival
Kuwait’s Neutrality Trap
As Kuwait Rebuilds Its Suburbs, Where Will Its People Go?
Attacks on Tehran’s Fuel Storage and Energy Infrastructure Will Have Consequences