Kuwait’s Central Agency for Information Technology (CAIT) and the Communications and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) have signed a significant strategic partnership agreement with Microsoft Corporation. The deal aims to accelerate the country’s digital transformation and enhance artificial intelligence (AI) applications, positioning Kuwait as a regional AI hub in line with the country’s Vision 2035.
Minister of State for Communications Affairs, Omar Saud Abdul-Aziz Al-Omar, highlighted the partnership’s importance at a press conference following the signing ceremony. He stated that the agreement brings to life the visionary guidance of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, and the close supervision of His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.
“This partnership will play a key role in advancing Kuwait’s economy through innovation, entrepreneurship, and enhanced AI capabilities,” Al-Omar remarked. He emphasized that the collaboration aligns with the government’s objective of diversifying the economy, boosting innovation, and preparing the national workforce to lead in the fields of information technology.
As part of the agreement, the deal foresees the launch of multiple initiatives, including an AI data center, an integrated AI system, and centers focused on promoting the digital economy, state services, and cloud auditing excellence. One of the notable initiatives includes providing civil servants with access to Microsoft 365 Copilot, positioning Kuwait as one of the first countries in the region to adopt these productivity-enhancing solutions.
Al-Omar further highlighted that the establishment of cloud auditing centers and the improvement of Kuwait’s digital infrastructure will play a pivotal role in attracting global investors and encouraging innovation across sectors.
Samer Abu-Ltaif, Microsoft’s corporate vice president for Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (CEMA), expressed Microsoft’s commitment to upgrading Kuwait’s cloud infrastructure. He affirmed that the partnership would help enhance digital services, contribute to economic prosperity, and ensure sustainability. Abu-Ltaif also announced the launch of the “Cybersphere” initiative, a collaborative effort to boost cybersecurity in the public sector and protect against cyberattacks.
The partnership marks a crucial step toward realizing Kuwait’s ambitions for digital transformation and a robust, innovation-driven economy.
