As strategic partner of the second International Digital Cooperation Forum (IDCF) 2026, ZainTECH reinforced its commitment to responsible artificial intelligence, digital investment, and cross-border collaboration during the two-day event held on 4–5 February at the Jumeirah Messilah Hotel in Kuwait City.
Hosted by the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), the Forum convened senior policymakers, ministers, business leaders, and international organizations from 60 countries under the theme “Inclusive prosperity in the age of AI.” The gathering focused on aligning policy, capital, and innovation to harness AI-driven digital transformation while addressing its associated risks. The event was attended by Dr. Hajar El-Haddaoui, Director General of the IDCF.
IDCF 2026 took place alongside the 5th DCO General Assembly, where Member States adopted the Kuwait Declaration on Responsible AI for Global Digital Prosperity. The declaration outlines a shared political commitment to advancing ethical, inclusive, and human-centric AI development and deployment.
Andrew Hanna, CEO of ZainTECH, emphasised the importance of collaboration across sectors. “IDCF 2026 highlighted the critical role of collaboration between governments, industry leaders and the private sector in advancing responsible AI at scale. We fully support DCO’s efforts to translate shared priorities into practical solutions that strengthen digital infrastructure, skills, and innovation,” he said.
Hanna added that AI’s long-term value depends on trust rather than speed alone. “AI is already transforming economies and institutions. But its real value lies not in speed or scale, it lies in trust. ZainTECH is shaping the future of AI and the regional digital economy by focusing on building digital ecosystems that are inclusive, secure, and built to last through a simple operating model that is Digital, Intelligent and Resilient.”
On the sidelines of the Forum, ZainTECH hosted a dedicated booth to engage delegates, partners, and innovators. The company showcased its integrated digital solutions portfolio, demonstrating practical AI use cases across data and AI, cybersecurity, cloud, and end-to-end digital transformation, aligned with its Digital, Intelligent and Resilient operating model.
Throughout plenary sessions, ministerial discussions, and side events, participants underscored that AI-enabled growth will drive broad-based prosperity only when anchored in responsible governance, trusted digital foundations, skills development, and sustained international cooperation.
