LONDON – Kuwait is accelerating its digital transformation efforts and expanding international partnerships to strengthen communication systems and foster a sustainable, inclusive digital economy, according to Omar Al-Omar, Minister of State for Communication Affairs.
Speaking to KUNA following his participation in the Bloomberg Technology Summit in London, Minister Al-Omar emphasized that Kuwait’s engagement in global technology forums underscores its commitment to advancing innovation and competitiveness under the framework of Kuwait Vision 2035.
Al-Omar noted that Kuwait’s participation in summit discussions — which addressed critical topics such as artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure sustainability — provided valuable insights for shaping national strategies and policies. These exchanges, he said, will support Kuwait’s efforts to build a resilient digital ecosystem capable of driving economic diversification and sustainable growth.
The Kuwaiti delegation included Sheikh Abdullah Al-Sabah, Assistant Director General of the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority, Dr. Dhari Al-Huwai, Board Member, and Bader Al-Khaifi, Head of the Minister’s Office, among other senior officials.
Held on October 20–21, the Bloomberg Technology Summit convened global leaders, experts, and policymakers to explore Europe’s pursuit of technological sovereignty and address emerging challenges in AI, cybersecurity, and sustainable innovation.
