Latest news in Kuwait? September 12th, 2026
12-09-2026
Key developments reported in Kuwait on September 12, 2026:
- Regional Security and Diplomacy: The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued an official statement strongly condemning the drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline. Kuwait emphasized full solidarity with Saudi Arabia, warned against dangerous escalations undermining regional stability, and called on the Iraqi government to take decisive measures to ensure its territory is not used as a launch point for cross-border strikes. وكالة الأنباء السعودية+ 1
- Naval Military Exercises: Kuwait’s military announced that the Kuwait Naval Force will conduct live-fire military exercises in designated maritime zones near Failaka Island starting September 13 through September 30, issuing advisories for sea-goers and fishermen to keep clear of the area. timeskuwait.com
- Domestic Security Campaigns: The Ministry of Interior carried out intensive security crackdowns across multiple governoratesincluding Saad Al-Abdullahresulting in dozens of arrests of residency violators, wanted individuals, and widespread traffic citations. timeskuwait.com
- Environmental and Infrastructure Planning: The Cabinet moved forward with the rollout of a comprehensive six-point contingency plan aimed at bolstering rapid response to environmental risks, industrial waste discharge, and infrastructure resilience. timeskuwait.com