Kuwait has officially assumed the presidency of the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) General Assembly for 2025, taking over from Jordan in a ceremony held on Wednesday at the King Hussein Bin Talal Conference Center in the Dead Sea area. This key event saw wide participation from international and Arab stakeholders, with Kuwait’s Ambassador to Jordan, Hamad Al-Marri, also in attendance.
During his speech, Kuwait’s Minister of State for Communications Affairs, Omar Al-Omar, expressed the nation’s pride in this new leadership role. He highlighted that this achievement coincides with Kuwait’s presidency of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and its designation as the Capital of Arab Culture and the Capital of Arab Media. Al-Omar emphasized the importance of collaboration between the GCC and the DCO’s General Secretariat in advancing e-government, post, and telecommunications across the member states, aligning these efforts with their shared aspirations.
Kuwait’s plans for its presidency include organizing a series of joint initiatives focused on digital transformation and innovation. These initiatives will address several crucial topics such as digital skills for youth, digital rights, intellectual property, public-private sector partnerships, and the role of women in communications and technology. The activities will unfold throughout Kuwait’s leadership of the DCO and align with upcoming meetings under the GCC General Secretariat.
Al-Omar also expressed excitement about implementing the 2025-2028 strategy during Kuwait’s term, which aims to drive digitization across various sectors, contributing to the country’s Vision 2035. He highlighted important ongoing projects, including the development of international data centers and a new regional digital corridor linking Kuwait to Frankfurt, Germany, designed to enhance partnerships and provide digital solutions.
In his address, Eng. Sami Smeirat, Jordan’s Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, affirmed Jordan’s ongoing commitment to promoting digital cooperation. Smeirat underscored the country’s robust digital economy and its contribution to global growth. He also noted Jordan’s youthful population and the integration of IT curricula in universities, emphasizing the role of the DCO’s General Assembly in fostering digital innovation and sustainable economic development.
Dima Al-Yahya, Secretary-General of the DCO, also spoke at the event, calling for stronger international cooperation in the digital age. She stressed that digital transformation is no longer optional but a necessity reshaping industries and economies globally. Al-Yahya underscored that digital growth now contributes over 15 percent to global GDP, highlighting the need for clear strategies to navigate this rapidly evolving landscape, especially in the context of artificial intelligence.
The session brought together officials, experts, and delegations from DCO member states, international organizations, and the digital economy sector. Their collective goal is to enhance digital cooperation, accelerate transformation, and address challenges in achieving sustainable digital growth.
The Digital Cooperation Organization remains committed to ensuring digital prosperity through inclusive, sustainable growth. Its initiatives continue to foster equitable access to digital resources and tools, building a prosperous future for all.
