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The 4th Digital Transformation Kuwait Conference will convene leaders from government and industry to advance Vision 2035 through innovation, collaboration, and smart governance. The event highlights Kuwait’s progress in AI, cloud, and cybersecurity as it builds a secure, future-ready digital economy.
Kuwait reaffirmed its digital ambitions at an international AI forum, unveiling strategies to modernize governance, integrate cloud computing, and drive ethical AI adoption under its New Kuwait 2035 vision.
Kuwait’s CITRA has proposed a new draft regulation to oversee mobile and virtual telecom service distributors, focusing on licensing, operational standards, and enhanced oversight. The initiative promotes transparency, fair competition, and improved service quality, inviting stakeholder input before finalization.
CITRA in Kuwait has introduced draft regulations for licensing wireless and internet service providers, setting annual license fees at KD 75,000 and KD 98,000, respectively. The regulations include requirements for bank guarantees, blocking harmful content, and approval processes. These new rules aim to regulate and enhance the local internet service sector.
CITRA achieved remarkable success in 2024, with record revenues, new digital infrastructure projects, and strategic partnerships. Key initiatives included launching a regional communications corridor, advancing 5G, and collaborating with Google and Huawei to enhance Kuwait’s digital transformation and ICT sector. The authority is poised for further growth in 2025.
CITRA has addressed the internet disruption in Kuwait caused by damage to one of the international cables connecting the country to the global network. The authority is closely monitoring repair efforts and investigating the incident to ensure preventive measures, such as using alternative cables, are implemented to avoid future disruptions.
CITRA has announced the restoration of normal internet traffic in Kuwait following an emergency plan activation that redirected data traffic. The swift actions addressed a disruption in services, ensuring stability and connectivity for users. The authority reassured the public that all necessary steps were taken.