KUWAIT: Kuwait’s Oil Minister Tariq Al-Roumi said on Thursday that OPEC is closely monitoring global oil supply, demand trends, and US President Donald Trump’s recent remarks on Russian oil. “Through OPEC, we are monitoring the market in terms of supply and demand, and we are monitoring the US President’s statements,” Al-Roumi told reporters, adding that he expects oil prices to be below $72 per barrel. The minister described the market as healthy, with demand growing at a moderate pace.

Oil prices slid about 1 percent to an eight-week low on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump’s remarks about progress in talks with Moscow created uncertainty over whether the US would impose further sanctions on Russia. Trump has threatened additional sanctions on Moscow if no moves are made to end the war in Ukraine. Washington imposed on Wednesday an additional 25 percent tariff on Indian goods, citing New Delhi’s continued imports of Russian oil. The CEO of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation said that the country’s quota production according to OPEC’s latest agreement is 2.548 million barrels per day (bpd) and it has capacity to produce more.

“We are producing this quota, and we have a production capacity that far exceeds that, and we use this capacity when necessary,” Sheikh Nawaf S Al-Sabah said to reporters. OPEC and its allies, together known as OPEC+, agreed on Sunday to raise oil production by 547,000 barrels per day for September. The latest in a series of accelerated output increases aimed at capturing market share was in line with market expectations and marked a full and early reversal of the group’s largest tranche of output cuts, amounting to about 2.5 million bpd, or about 2.4 percent of global demand. — Reuters

KUWAIT: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Sabah on Thursday paid an official visit to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), where he was briefed on ongoing and future plans aimed at upgrading airport infrastructure and enhancing technical and navigation services in line with leading international standards.

In a statement issued by the Ministry of Defense, Sheikh Abdullah congratulated DGCA President Sheikh Hmoud Mubarak Al-Hmoud Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on the issuance of the Amiri Decree regarding the new Civil Aviation Authority Law, describing it as a pivotal milestone in advancing Kuwait’s civil aviation sector.

He commended the DGCA’s efforts in developing the sector and strengthening the country’s air transport system, affirming the importance of continued institutional support to achieve Kuwait’s broader aviation goals. For his part, Sheikh Hmoud expressed his gratitude for the visit, underscoring the significance of such high-level backing in driving forward the sector’s development in accordance with Kuwait’s strategic vision. — KUNA

KUWAIT:  Kuwait Fire Force responded to 1,304 fire reports and carried out 3,532 rescue operations across all governorates during the first half of 2025, said Public Relations and Media Director at Kuwait Fire Force Brigadier General Mohammad Al-Ghareeb on Thursday. In a statement to KUNA, Al-Ghareeb said that Hawalli topped the fire reports with 215 cases, followed by Mubarak Al-Kabeer with 202 report, Al-Ahmadi 195 report, Al-Farwaniya 183 report, Al-Asima 171 report, and Al-Jahra 147.

Al-Ghareeb pointed out that key causes of fires included electrical overloads, children mishandling flammable items, and arson or suspected arson.He stressed the effectiveness of the force’s proactive response plan, which ensured rapid intervention and safety during emergencies.

He urged the public to follow safety guidelines and report emergencies promptly, emphasizing that safety is a shared responsibility, and warned of the risks posed by electrical faults during the summer, calling on residents to ensure proper wiring and avoid overloading sockets. — KUNA